Abstract: A universal serial bus hub (100, 900) includes a housing (110), a power port (210), a first universal serial bus port (120), and a second universal serial bus port (220). The housing includes a middle portion (112), a top portion (111) coupled to the middle portion, and a bottom portion (113) coupled to the middle portion opposite the top portion. The middle portion has a first region (163), a second region (161) substantially opposite the first region, and a third region (162), where the third region is between the first region and the second region. The power port is located at the first region, the first universal serial bus port is located at the second region, and the second universal serial bus port is located at the third region.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an attachment apparatus (100) for attaching a first device to a second device includes a cradle (110) and a suction cup (120) removably attached to the cradle. As an example, the first device can be a battery pack (400) for an electronic device. The cradle includes a major surface (111), a first sidewall (112) coupled to the major surface, a second sidewall (113) coupled to the major surface opposite the first sidewall, and a hole (114) in the major surface. The suction cup is attached to the cradle at the hole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.

Abstract: A universal serial bus hub (100, 700) includes a housing (110) having a top portion (111), a bottom portion (211) opposite the top portion, a first side (112) between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a second side (113) between the top portion and the bottom portion. The universal serial bus hub further includes a first universal serial bus port (120) at the top portion and a second universal serial bus port (210) at the second side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated structures containing degradative enzymes produced from a marine organism. The enzymes produced are based on the carbon source upon which the marine organism is growing. The enzymes are found in structures that can be isolated such that the degradative enzymes are easily harvested.

Abstract: A portable light device includes an electrical connector (110), an electrical cord (120) coupled to the electrical connector, a retraction mechanism (130) coupled to the electrical cord, and a light source (140) coupled to the electrical cord. The electrical cord electrically couples the light source to the electrical connector, and the retraction mechanism is capable of retracting the electrical cord.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.