Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tool-less assembly hard disk drive bracket, including: a fixation rack, including a fixation bracket portion and a fixation arm connected with a first side of the fixation bracket portion; a rotation rack, including a rotation arm connected with a second side of the fixation bracket portion, and a rotation bracket portion connected with the rotation arm, the rotation bracket portion is connected with the fixation bracket portion to support a hard disk drive; and at least two connecting components, arranged on an inner side of the fixation arm and the rotation arm, respectively, the connecting components connect and fix the hard disk drive in the structure formed by the fixation rack and the rotation rack. The present disclosure is simple in installation, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and easy to maintain, thereby having high economy and practicability.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mount assembly for add-in card including a base plate, a tray, and a handle. The tray is slidably disposed on the base plate. The handle includes a pivot portion and a tray installation portion. The pivot portion is pivotally disposed on the base plate. The tray installation portion is pivotally and slidably disposed on the tray. In addition, the disclosure also relates to an electronic device having the mount assembly and a chassis for the electronic device.

Abstract: A substrate carrier includes a substrate carrier plate having a front-sided substrate carrier surface on which at least one substrate receiving area is provided for receiving a respective substrate. The substrate carrier is intended to enable a secure support of the substrate and a simple, damage-free removal of the substrate from the substrate carrier when operating in a fast manner, preferably without impairment of the characteristics of the substrate or the substrate processing. Therefore, the substrate receiving area has an interior area and an exterior area running around the interior area. The exterior area has spaced plateaus which are raised compared to a surface of the interior area for the support of edge areas of the substrates. Ventilation channels are provided between the plateaus.

Abstract: A pull-out aiding device is configured for mounting on an object, in which a corresponding apparatus is mounted. The pull-out aiding device includes a pulling member and a handle member. The pulling member includes a first pivot section and an abutting section for abutting against the corresponding apparatus to move the latter forward. The handle member includes a second pivot section and an operating section. The second pivot section is pivotally connected to the first pivot section, such that the handle member is turnable about the second pivot section relative to the pulling member and brings the latter to move forward.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided which includes a housing an opening in a portion of the housing, an audio component within the housing and connected to the opening, and a membrane structure disposed to prevent a liquid from entering the audio component from outside of the housing, wherein the membrane structure includes a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a membrane layer including a central area and a peripheral area around the central area, wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have a closed curve form, the peripheral area is disposed between the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer, the central area is coated with a plurality of particles, and at least a portion of the peripheral area contacts at least one of the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a particle trap coupled to a first surface of an enclosure, wherein the first surface of the enclosure is opposite a top surface of a circuit board. A particle guard coupled to the top surface on a first side of the circuit board located in the enclosure, wherein the enclosure includes one or more apertures on a second surface of the enclosure where the first side of the circuit board is introduced to an external airflow.

Abstract: An accessory case that can be used for protecting a separate portable electronic device may include a structural shell configured to contain the electronic device, a camera opening to align with a camera on the electronic device, and a button cover that can be used for actuating a button on the electronic device. The structural shell can include an outer layer, an internal layer, and a microfiber lining. The camera opening can include a chamfered or angled edge that reduces the effects of camera flash on the camera. The button cover can include an outer button cover component that is coupled to the outer layer. The outer button cover component, which may be anodized aluminum, can be a different material than the outer layer, which may include leather.

Abstract: An improved battery case adapted to removably receive, protect and provide power to a mobile device is provided. The case includes a base configured to house a rechargeable battery, a user detachable back face cover capable of providing aesthetic modularity to the consumer and manufacturing advantages, and a bumper that is constructed to include a rigid inner frame or skeleton that includes an outwardly extending rib that is molded on either side with an outer softer and more elastic layer that extends over the face of the mobile device. The bumper can be molded as an integral part of the case or be removably attached to the a component of the case.

Abstract: A computing device is provided with a drive slot with a connector for engaging a corresponding connector of a HDD, and a first locking element. The computing device includes a removable a HDD carrier for insertion into the drive slot having a bracket, a handle and an enclosure slidably attached to the bracket for securing the HDD. The handle includes a second locking element extending therefrom and configured to receive the first locking element to restrict the removable HDD carrier to vertical motion. The first locking element engages with the second locking element when the handle is in the loading position and the bracket moves relative to the enclosure to secure the hard disk drive in the bracket and connect the connector of a hard disk drive to the connector located at the drive slot when the handle transitions from the loading position to the locked position.

Abstract: The invention provides a case for fixing a circuit board, including a plate body and an edge-bent component. The edge-bent component includes a first bent plate and a second bent plate respectively formed by extending and bending a side plate of the plate body inward. A fixing region that fits a thickness of the circuit board and fixes the circuit board in a first direction is formed between the first bent plate and the second bent plate. According to the invention, the circuit board is fixed by the bent plates formed by bending the case inward. The invention further provides a power supply, including the case for fixing the circuit board, the circuit board, and a circuit component. The circuit board is mounted in the fixing region to restrict movement of the circuit board in the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for a dust guard structure includes a particle guard coupled to a top surface of a circuit board, wherein the particle guard is located along a first side of the circuit board between an edge of the circuit board and a first electronic component. The dust guard structure further includes the first electronic component electrically coupled to the circuit board via one or more electronic connections, wherein a height of the particle guard is greater than a height of each of the one or more electrical connections of the first electronic component. The dust guard structure further includes the first side of the circuit board being introduced to an external airflow.

Abstract: A case for holding portable electronic devices of variable sizes. The case extends around five sides of the device. The case comprising a back panel (1) and four side panels (2) extending away from the back panel. At least one of the side panels comprises a plurality of flexible protrusions (6) extending inwardly at an angle other than 90° from the at least one side panel, the protrusions (6) being capable of deforming inwardly by at least 0.5 mm. The side panels (2) comprise an inwardly facing flexible lip (8) formed at the end of the side panels (2) away from the back panel, the lip being angled towards the back panel (5) of the case.

Abstract: A storage canister is provided. The storage canister in one example includes an enclosure, multiple Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) located within the enclosure, a plurality of mounting elements configured to receive the multiple HDDs, wherein each mounting element of the plurality of mounting elements is configured to receive a HDD, a plurality of suspension elements supporting the plurality of mounting elements, with each suspension element of the plurality of suspension elements supporting and providing vibration isolation to a corresponding HDD of the multiple HDDs, and an external connector configured to be externally accessible, with the external connector being electrically coupled to the plurality of mounting elements.

Abstract: A portable power source device includes a case having upper and lower shells hingedly connected by a living hinge. The upper and lower shells are formed with ventilation holes for heat ventilation. A power source assembly is provided on an inner surface of one of the shells. The power source assembly may include a battery, a control circuit board, at least one USB interface and a power-indicating unit. A support frame is provided on the inner surface adjacent to the power source assembly for supporting thereon an electronic device such as a mobile phone. The upper and lower shells are fastened together by a fastener.

Abstract: A multipurpose protective and support device for a flat panel electronic equipment includes a protective cover (1) and two strip-shaped slide rails (2)/slide shafts (3) respectively fixed at a left side and a right side of the flat panel electronic equipment. The protective cover includes a main panel (10), two side plates (11) are respectively located at a left side and a right side of the main panel. Two side shafts (3)/two strip-shaped slide grooves (4) are respectively located at an inner side of one end of the side plates, the side shafts (3) are respectively inserted into the strip-shaped slide rails (2) or the strip-shaped slide groove (4), the slide shafts (3) on the protective cover or the flat panel electronic equipment are able to respectively rotate or slide within the strip-shaped slide rails (2) or the strip-shaped slide grooves (4).

Abstract: A waterproof structure for a button includes a casing, a button, and an elastic member. The elastic member is arranged on the casing and is contacted by the elastic member. The elastic member is integrated with the casing. The elastic member includes a tubular structure arranging an arc-shaped structure protruding towards interior of the tubular structure. The elastic wall allows a range of elastic travel to activate the switch under the button. The elastic member is a built-in component.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a main housing and a lid. The main housing and lid are removably joined to define an air and water tight volume receiving an electronic device. Air trapped within the protective case transfers acoustic energy from a sound source within the case to at least one membrane wherein the membrane vibrates in response to an air pressure differential transmitting sound to an exterior of the case.

Abstract: A package-on-package (PoP) device has a first package and an interposer heat spreader. The first package includes a die and a substrate. The substrate has die contact pads, top contact pads, bottom contact pads, and interconnects between the die contact pads, the top contact pads, and the bottom contact pads. The die is electrically connected to the die contact pads. The top contact pads are adapted to be electrically connected to a second package to form the PoP device. The heat spreader has a central section thermo-conductively connected to the die. The heat spreader includes at least one arm connected to the central section and extending out past an edge of the first package. The heat spreader also has openings for electrical interconnects between the first package and the second package.

Abstract: A portfolio cover for a portable information handling system may include a display portion and an input device portion and a cover portion separated by two hinge sections. The display portion, the input device portion and the cover portion may be reinforced with a polymer laminate and laminated together, while the hinge sections may remain unlaminated.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may include a housing, a case cover and a gasket positioned between the housing and the case cover. The housing may include a case member, having a plurality of housing snap attachment structures formed therein. The case cover may likewise include case cover snap attachment structures formed thereon that couple with the housing snap fit structures. The gasket is positioned between planar surfaces of the case member and case cover so that it is axially compressed between the case member and the case cover to provide a water and air tight seal, with the compression of the gasket being maintained by the connection of the housing snap attachment structures and the case cover snap attachment structures.

Abstract: Certain types of aggregation enclosures include cable input ports and downwardly angled cable output ports. A cover is pivotally coupled to the body so that the cover moves between an open position and a closed position. A modular component panel may be disposed within the enclosure. The component panel includes one or more distribution components (e.g., fiber distribution components or power distribution components) configured to connect at least a portion of an incoming cable to at least a portion of an outgoing cable.

Abstract: A mobile device and wallet case having a continuous inelastic frame conforming to the shape of a mobile device and having one or more apertures. The frame includes a foot on one side to assist in the insertion of the mobile device. The case can include transverse structures integrally formed with the frame and configured to attach a hollow-core door sized for storage. When open, the door functions as a stand for a mobile device in both the vertical position and horizontal position and bosses provide resistance to the door opening. The door can include a thumb slider aperture. The case can include a latch comprised of a frame coupled protuberance and a tooth having a female receiving recess configured to receive the protuberance. The frame inside and top edge of the frame is lined with an elastomeric liner that can extend through the button apertures.

Abstract: A MEMS package structure including a chip, a MEMS device, a lid, a sealant and a first moisture barrier is provided. The chip comprises an active surface. The MEMS system device is disposed on the active surface. The lid is covered on the chip and comprising a recess, wherein the MEMS device is in the recess. The sealant is disposed between the chip and the lid so as to seal the recess, wherein a thickness of the sealant is less than a height of the MEMS device. The first moisture barrier is sealed around the chip, the sealant and the lid.

Abstract: A liquid container according to an aspect of this invention is a liquid container which is packaged with a packaging body, in which the liquid container has a containing chamber in which liquid which temporarily generates gas by a chemical change of contained components is contained, the hydrogen penetration amount of a member partitioning the containing chamber is 0.0001 ml/cm2·day·atm or more and 0.01 ml/cm2·day·atm or lower per day, the hydrogen penetration amount of the packaging body is equal to or larger than the hydrogen penetration amount of the member partitioning the containing chamber, and the vapor penetration amount of the packaging body is lower than the vapor penetration amount of the member partitioning the containing chamber.

Abstract: A multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier is about the same size as a thick credit card and fits into a wallet. The multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier has bays that accept flash-memory cards. Larger bays on one side receive SD cards and a Memory Stick Duo card, while micro bays on another side of the carrier receive microSD cards and Memory Stick Micro cards. A carrier spine sandwiched between top and bottom covers has openings forming the bays. Spring-clip tabs on spring-clip fingers fit into notches on the side of the flash-memory cards to secure the flash-memory cards into the multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier to prevent loss. The spring-clip fingers are movable parts of the carrier spine that are deformed during insertion of the flash-memory cards. Both micro and standard flash-memory cards can be carried in the same multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier that can be placed in plastic sleeves for credit cards in a person's wallet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a tray that includes a dielectric frame structure, a re-adherable pad and a marking is disclosed. The dielectric frame structure includes a recessed region where the re-adherable pad is formed. A plurality of integrated circuits is placed on a re-adherable surface of the re-adherable pad. The marking on the dielectric frame that is reflective of a given input-output pin position for each integrated circuit in the plurality of integrated circuits in the tray. In addition to that, two methods are also disclosed. First, a method of handling the integrated circuits using the tray is disclosed. Second, a method of forming the tray is also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is an accessory assembly that includes a deployable arm that is configured to host multiple different removable accessory devices, each of which may include accessory functionality to facilitate or enhance user operation of an electronic device. The accessory functionality of the accessory devices may be far-ranging and may include reading lights, covers, projectors, universal serial bus (USB) drives, cameras, page-turn buttons, audio jacks, expansion headers, Bluetooth devices, biometric sensors, ambient light sensors, speakers, microphones, styli, and more, as discussed in detail below. These accessory devices may complement the operation of any number of electronic devices, including electronic book (eBook) reader devices, tablet computers, laptop computers, or any other mobile or stationary electronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion cover that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer rigid shell. The outer rigid shell has curved flexible arms that engage and hold the cushion cover 104 on the electronic device. The cushion cover has reduced thickness portions so that the curved flexible arms are embedded in the cushion cover and provide a protective case having a substantially smooth exterior. The cushion cover is capable of absorbing shocks from impacts on the rigid outer shell. Coring on the inner portion of the cushion cover provides additional softness and the ability of the cushion cover to absorb shocks while using a higher density material, which is able to conform to the electronic device.

Abstract: An align fixture for aligning an electronic component having a receptacle adapted to receive the electronic component and having a first abutting section and a second abutting section, the first abutting section being mounted via an elastic unit, the first abutting section and the second abutting section delimit an electronic component receiving volume in which the electronic component is to be received in the receptacle, the elastic unit extends below a bottom side of the electronic component receiving volume, and the elastic unit is adapted to provide a clamping force for clamping the electronic component between the first abutting section and the second abutting section.

Abstract: A media player comprising a display screen is provided. The media player can include a housing having an opening and an area of reduced thickness around the opening. The media player can also include a transparent wall having a flange. Alternatively, the transparent wall may not require a flange but rather can be a flat, substantially transparent piece of material such as plexiglass or glass. The flange can be adhered to a surface of the area of reduced thickness in order to form a transparent protective cover for the display screen.

Abstract: A tray for retaining sliders, such as during washing and/or transporting process steps. The tray has a planar body comprising a top surface having a plurality of cavities therein, an opposite bottom surface having a plurality of recesses therein, and a perimeter. Each cavity is oppositely aligned with a respective recess, with each cavity and its respective recess connected by a passage through the body.

Abstract: An electronic device manufacturing system is disclosed. The system includes a processing tool having one or more processing chambers each adapted to perform an electronic device manufacturing process on one or more substrates; a substrate carrier adapted to couple to the system and carry one or more substrates; and a component adapted to create a sealed environment relative to at least a portion of the substrate carrier and to substantially equalize the sealed environment with an environment within the substrate carrier. Methods of the invention are described as are numerous other aspects.

Abstract: A storage container includes a jar and a cap removably connected to the jar. The jar has a cavity defined by a first base and a first wall extending upwardly from the base. The cap has an upper portion connected to a lower portion by a connecting member. The upper portion has a second base and a second wall extending upwardly from the second base to define a receiving area that receives an item stored in the cavity of the jar. The connecting member has an opening therethrough to connect the storage container to a support.

Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.

Abstract: A pad tray includes a base portion and a recessed region that is formed in the front side of the base portion and is for accommodating an electrode pad, the recessed region having a bottom region and a sidewall region that extends up from the bottom region and is provided so as to surround the electrode pad.

Abstract: A package for mailing of a light-weight product includes a compressible body and a sheet that is less compressible than the body. A front face of the body has a cutout shaped to receive the product. The sheet has a planar first panel and a planar second panel. An inside face of the first panel is secured to a back face of the compressible body. The second panel is foldably connected to a first edge of the first panel and movable between a folded configuration in which the second panel covers the front face of the compressible body and an unfolded configuration in which the front face of the compressible body is uncovered and an inside face of the second panel is exposed. The sheet does not cover the top face and the bottom face of the compressible body.

Abstract: A packaging box is disclosed, which is formed by coupling two packaging structures. The packaging structure includes a baseboard, which has a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, a third side for connecting the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposite to the third side for connecting the first and second sides. The packaging structure includes a first sidewall standing on the first side, and a second sidewall standing on the third sidewall. The packaging structure further includes plural first coupling elements and plural second coupling elements. The first coupling elements are disposed on the first and second sidewalls. The second coupling elements corresponding to the first coupling elements are disposed on the second and fourth sides of the baseboard. Two packaging structures are coupled by coupling the first coupling elements to the second coupling elements to obtain the packaging box.

Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.

Abstract: A packaging device for liquid crystal modules is provided, comprising a bracket installed at the bottom of the liquid crystal module, a pallet carried by a supporting member and used for fixing the bracket, a protective layer arranged on all sides of the liquid crystal module for fixing and buffering, and a packaging box arranged outside the protective layer for packaging. The packaging device for liquid crystal modules of the present invention ensures the transport safety, facilitates the manual packaging and transporting, and reduces the entire packaging weight.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to provide storage and includes a container having an opening, a panel, a plurality of bins, and a cover. The panel has at least one through-hole. The perimeter of the panel is larger than the perimeter of the opening of the container. Each bin has an opening, and each bin is configured to be received by a corresponding one of the through-holes of the panel. The cover is attached to the container. The apparatus may be used to transport food and other items needed for a tailgate party.

Abstract: Packaging for electrical equipment is disclosed in which metal electrically conductive staples are stapled—in contrast to tacked—through the packaging to provide an electrical path between the inside and the outside of the packaging. On the inside of the packaging, each staple clutches and is electrically connected to a wire that is connected to a jack on the electrical equipment. This provides an electrical path between the outside of the packaging and the electrical equipment. When the electrical equipment is to be tested or configured, the testing tool is connected to the staples on the outside of the packaging with spring-load clips. This provides as many electrical paths between the testing tool and the electrical equipment as necessary or desirable and for very little cost.

Abstract: Disclosed is a casing for an electronic wireless handheld device defined by a front panel, a rear panel, and a plurality of side panels connecting the front and rear panels wherein, the device is to be received within the casing such that the front and rear exterior surfaces of the device abut the interior surfaces of the front and rear panels respectively. The casing comprises at least one receptacle wherein, each of the at least one receptacle is adapted to receive therewithin at least one accessory of the device and the like.

Abstract: A system and a method for safeguarding wafers and photomasks. The system includes a container for storing an article, the article being a wafer or a photomask; a flashing unit for flashing light with a pre-determined light pattern; an anti-theft unit capable of performing an anti-theft function, the anti-theft unit being attached to the container; and a trigger unit electrically connected to the anti-theft unit for triggering the anti-theft function of the anti-theft unit, in response to detecting the pre-determined light pattern of the flashing unit. The method includes providing a container having an anti-theft unit capable of performing an anti-theft function; storing an article in the container, the article being a wafer or a photomask; providing a flashing light with a pre-determined light pattern; detecting the pre-determined light pattern; and performing the anti-theft function by the anti-theft unit, in response to detecting the pre-determined light pattern.

Abstract: A flexible disposition apparatus includes a body made of a flexible material and at least one attaching element integrally formed on at least one lateral surface of the body, and the body includes a containing portion and an opening interconnected to the containing portion, such that the containing portion and the attaching element can combine at least one electronic device with a power bank, or combine at least one expansion module with an electronic device to constitute an electric connection in order to reduce the carrying volume and enhance the practicality of the apparatus.

Abstract: One embodiment is a carrier for holding devices that includes a tray having one or more sites in which a device may be held, and a frame resiliently coupled to the tray so the tray is movable with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A system for protecting an electronic device. The system includes a pocket, where the pocket is configured to receive an electronic device capable of receiving or transmitting electronic signals. The system also includes a cover, where the cover is directly attached to the pocket. The cover is configured to cover at least a portion of the pocket and prevent the electronic device from receiving or transmitting electronic signals in a direction toward the cover. The electronic device is allowed to receive or transmit electronic signals in a direction not toward the cover. The cover includes an opening. The opening is configured to allow an audio signal to pass through the cover and includes a mesh layer.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a portable electronic device is described. The cover assembly has a cover comprising: two cover extensions extending substantially perpendicular from the cover. Each of the two cover extensions has an abutment towards a center. An angular spring with two wings and two upwards arcuate ends is included in the cover assembly, each of the wings forming a bias angle relative to a line between the two ends. Two housing extensions extend from a surface of the portable electronic device, each of the housing extensions has a protrusion mating the corresponding abutment, and a guide having a form substantially corresponding to the upwards arcuate end. When a force is applied to the center of the angular spring, the bias angle decreases and the upwards arcuate ends are urged upwards, thereby causing the abutments moving outwards, and unlocking the protrusions.

Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.

Abstract: An external power supply housing configured for multiple mounting options. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises channels configured to accept straps for mounting said housing to a support structure by means of those straps. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises threaded inserts configured to mount said housing to a support structure by means of threaded fasteners. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises a snap engagement portion configured to snap engage a mating power supply caddy for mounting the housing to the caddy.

Abstract: A tag for attachment to a circuit breaker is formed from a sheet of plastic material having first and second notches, one or more catches corresponding to one or more apertures, an electronic security device and a plurality of parallel grooves extending between the edges to form a plurality of sections. The tag is assembled by folding the sheet of plastic material so that the end sections overlap and the apertures fixedly receive the catches to secure the tag in a closed position. The notches in the first and second top sections form an opening, which is adapted for receiving the circuit breaker switch.