Patents by Inventor Eric Tong

Eric Tong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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
  • 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