Abstract: A resilient coupling mechanism assembly includes a resilient coupling mechanism. The resilient coupling mechanism includes a resilient member. A first member is coupled to the resilient member. A second member is coupled to the first member. The first member comprises a first cavity. A vertical member is disposed within the first cavity. A second member is coupled to the first member. The second member comprises a second cavity configured to receive the vertical member.

Abstract: A resilient coupling mechanism assembly includes a resilient coupling mechanism. The resilient coupling mechanism includes a resilient member. A first member is coupled to the resilient member. A second member is coupled to the first member. The first member comprises a first cavity. A vertical member is disposed within the first cavity. A second member is coupled to the first member. The second member comprises a second cavity configured to receive the vertical member.

Abstract: A slide system for a mobile device including a base portion and a slide portion configured to slide in relation to the base portion, the system including: at least one base magnet provided to the base portion; a plurality of slide magnets provided to the slide portion and configured such that the plurality of slide magnets are aligned to the at least one base magnet at predetermined positions during movement of the slide portion relative to the base portion; and a magnetically active element provided to the slide portion in spatial relation to at least one of the plurality of slide magnets such that magnetic forces between the at least one of the plurality of slide magnets and the at least one base magnet are affected. In particular, the magnetic forces can be altered to provide an altered “feel” to the sliding movement by lowering repulsive forces and increasing attractive forces.

Abstract: A collapsible stylus (100) is disclosed, which includes at least one spring (202) and a plurality of body panels (204). The at least one spring can be placed along a longitudinal axis of the collapsible stylus. The plurality of body panels can envelope the at least one spring. The plurality of body panels can be forced into an expanded state by the at least one spring in the absence of an external force. Further, the plurality of panels can be compressed into a collapsed state on the application of external force.

Abstract: A deflection limiting member (110, 310) or a deflection limiting mechanism (512, 514) is used to limit deflection of a motor shaft (102) of a vibrator (105, 305, 505) in a portable electronic device (104,304, 504). The deflection limiting member (110, 310) extends in a radial direction from the motor shaft (102) on a side of the motor shaft (102) that is opposite to the center of gravity (108, 308) of an eccentric weight (108, 308). The deflection limiting member (110, 310) contacts a fixed surface such as a printed circuit board (112) to limit deflection of the motor shaft (102). The deflection limiting mechanism (512, 514) prevents an inertial force of an eccentric weight 510 from being applied directly to the motor shaft (102) under conditions in which there is a high risk of permanent deformation of the motor shaft (102).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a locking mechanism (100) including a plate (110) and a base (112). The plate has a first projection (122), a second projection (124) and a first surface area (118) for receiving a decorative image (120). The base has a first slot (130) and a second slot (132) in which the first slot runs at least substantially along a first axis (A1) that is at a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical axis (V1) of the base, and at least a portion of the second slot runs at least substantially along a second axis (A2) that is at least substantially perpendicular to the first axis.