Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a support bracket for supporting a data storage device with a fixed connector thereon, a cable connector electrically coupled to the fixed connector of the data storage device, and a pivoting member pivotably mounted to the support bracket. The support bracket has a latch portion thereon. The pivoting member has an engaging portion for engaging with the latch portion of the support bracket, and a securing portion for pressing against the cable connector, to thereby secure the cable connector to the fixed connector of the data storage device.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for I/O ports (14) of a computer includes an I/O port holder (10) for holding the I/O ports and a bracket (20) for holding and securing the I/O port holder. The bracket includes a front panel (21) and side panels (23, 25) extending from the front panel, a housing space configured by the front panel and the side panels being isometric to the I/O port holder for encasing the I/O port holder therein, at least an arc-shaped jut (2312) is formed on an interior surface of the enclosure panel. At least an arc-shaped recess (1231) engaging with the arc-shaped jut of the bracket is formed on an exterior surface of the I/O port holder for securing the I/O port holder.

Abstract: Processes for synthesizing a compound of Formula (I) are provided by reacting a compound of Formula (i) with a compound of Formula (xx).

Abstract: A support assembly for a portable device includes a base (10), a support body (20) and a holder (30) for holding the portable device. The support body extends from the base. A protrusion (25) is formed on the support body. The holder defines a cutout (37) and a groove (375). The cutout receives the support body. The protrusion of the support body slides into the groove of the holder to detachably mount the holder to the support body.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a plurality of fin plates (1) and a pair of heat pipes (30). Each fin plate includes a first plate (10) and a second plate (20). The first plate forms a first fastener (15) at an edge thereof and a pair of cutouts (17) at opposite sides of the fastener. A pair of tabs (152) is formed at opposite sides of the first fastener and parallel to the first plate. The second plate forms a second fastener (25) at an edge thereof. The second fastener includes a pair of double-layer latches (252) received in the cutouts of the first plate and interengaged with the tabs of the first plate. The first fastener is located between the pair of latches. The heat pipes are inserted through the first and second plates between said edges. The first and second plates then abut each other at said edges.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a storage device (70) with a mounting slot (72) defined therein includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the storage device and a mounting member (50) pivotally attached to the bracket. A through opening (41) is defined in the bracket. A locating clip (46) extends from the bracket. A positioning block (59) protrudes from the mounting member corresponding to the through opening of the bracket. A latching finger (62) is formed at the mounting member for engaging with the locating clip. When the mounting member is rotated to engage the latching finger with the locating clip of the bracket, the positioning block inserts through the through opening of the bracket and engages in the mounting slot of the storage device.

Abstract: An assembly for securing plates includes a first plate having two pairs of protruding portions, and a second plate having two tongue pieces at opposite ends thereof. Each of the protruding portions has a first guiding surface and a second guiding surface intersecting with the first guiding surface for the tongue piece sliding thereon. The tongue pieces firstly slide downwardly along the first guiding surfaces of the pair of protruding portions and are then clamped between the corresponding protruding portions, thereby detachably securing the second plate to the first plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for digital-to-analog conversion and the method thereof is disclosed, wherein the complete scale-tuned levels of more bits may be presented with an output of less bits. The apparatus comprises a timing controller, a scale-tuned circuit and a digital-to-analog converter. The timing controller receives an a-bit grayscale value, and outputs a selection signal and a b-bit control signal, wherein a, b are both positive integers and a>b>=1. The selection signal has two states: if the grayscale value is less than or equal to 2a?2c, wherein c is equal to a?b, the selection signal is in a first state; and if the grayscale value is equal to 2a?2c+n, wherein n is an integer and 0<n<2c, the selection signal has a probability of n/2c to be in a second state, and has a probability of 1?n/2c to be in the first state.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a top cover pivotally mounted to the chassis, a side cover pivotally mounted on the chassis, a pair of springs, and a locating member slidably mounted to the side cover. The top cover is formed to have at least one catch thereon. The side cover, the chassis, and the top cover configure a receiving space for accommodating other components. The locating member defines at least one latching opening therein for engaging with the catch. When the top cover is pivoted downward, the catch of the top cover engages in the latching opening of the locating member firmly, thereby interlocking the top cover and the side cover detachably.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a storage device (70) with a mounting slot (72) defined therein includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the storage device and a mounting member (50) pivotally attached to the bracket. A through opening (41) is defined in the bracket. A locating clip (46) extends from the bracket. A positioning block (59) protrudes from the mounting member corresponding to the through opening of the bracket. A latching finger (62) is formed at the mounting member for engaging with the locating clip. When the mounting member is rotated to engage the latching finger with the locating clip of the bracket, the positioning block inserts through the through opening of the bracket and engages in the mounting slot of the storage device.

Abstract: A support assembly for a portable device includes a base (10), a support body (20) and a holder (30) for holding the portable device. The support body extends from the base. A protrusion (25) is formed on the support body. The holder defines a cutout (37) and a groove (375). The cutout receives the support body. The protrusion of the support body slides into the groove of the holder to detachably mount the holder to the support body.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a base body (10) and an adaptor member (30, 50). The base body defines a recess (12) therein. A plurality of terminals (153, 163) is formed in the recess. The adaptor member is secured into the recess of the base body for accommodating a battery. The adaptor member defines an opening (322, 560) for the terminals extending therethrough to come in contact with terminals of the battery.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a plurality of fin plates (1) and a pair of heat pipes (30). Each fin plate includes a first plate (10) and a second plate (20). The first plate forms a first fastener (15) at an edge thereof and a pair of cutouts (17) at opposite sides of the fastener. A pair of tabs (152) is formed at opposite sides of the first fastener and parallel to the first plate. The second plate forms a second fastener (25) at an edge thereof. The second fastener includes a pair of double-layer latches (252) received in the cutouts of the first plate and interengaged with the tabs of the first plate. The first fastener is located between the pair of latches. The heat pipes are inserted through the first and second plates between said edges. The first and second plates then abut each other at said edges.

Abstract: A liquid in pipeline and liquid level detection and warning system and some of its applications are provided. The liquid in pipeline and liquid level detection and warning system is incorporated into a liquid delivery unit. The liquid delivery unit includes a pipeline serially linking a liquid tank, a buffer tank and liquid outlet element. A drainage unit is also positioned under the outlet element for collecting redundant liquid. The warning and detection system includes a liquid in pipeline warning system and a liquid level warning system. The liquid in pipeline warning system has a first liquid in pipeline sensor installed on the pipeline between the buffer tank and the outlet element and a second liquid in pipeline sensor installed on the pipeline between the liquid tank and the buffer tank. The liquid level warning system has a first and a second liquid level sensor installed on the drainage unit such that the second liquid level sensor is positioned below the first liquid level sensor.

Abstract: A system for supporting mobile Internet protocol (mobile IP) using multiple separate tunnels and a method therefor. Separate tunnels can be created between a mobile node and a correspondent node in a communication network compliant to mobile IP, when the mobile node and the correspondent node are communicating with each other. The separate tunnels each are across respective subnets and are used to deliver different packets according to respective packet routing policies. Therefore, the effective bandwidth between the mobile node and its home agent can be increased so as to increase the transmission rate for sending and receiving packets by the mobile node. The mobile node or the home agent routes packets via individual separate tunnels according to respective packet routing policies. The packet routing policies can be individually based on a ratio of respective status parameters of the separate tunnels or of respective costs of the separate tunnels, or on a user-defined manner.