Patents Assigned to Belkin Components
  • Universal serial bus docking station
    Patent number: 6141221
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Universal serial bus module
    Patent number: D436109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Multiple outlet adapter
    Patent number: D440203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Steven Ewing, Phil Fladung
  • Multiple outlet power block
    Patent number: D440942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Steven Ewing, Phil Fladung
  • Multiple outlet wall tap
    Patent number: D442550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn Macrae
  • Multiple outlet side entry wall tap
    Patent number: D442916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn Macrae
  • Computer mouse
    Patent number: D443273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Kurt Solland, John Floyd Wadsworth
  • Multiple outlet surge strip
    Patent number: D443591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Wrist rest for keyboards and mouse pads
    Patent number: D373577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventor: Eric L. Tong
  • Computer cable connector
    Patent number: D396689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Stuart Karten, Dennis Schroeder
  • Combined universal serial bus docking station and module
    Patent number: D435558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen