Abstract: The invention describes a USB expansion device which comprises a circuit adapted to provide a USB header output and at least one USB output and a connector adapted to connect the device to a USB header located on a motherboard. The device may be modified to include a connector which is adapted to connect with a motherboard USB header socket; two or more USB connectors; and a circuit adapted to manage the USB output and a USB header output. The invention is designed for use with internal USB devices and allows them to be connected to the USB without requiring that known conventional external USB ports on a computers be connected directly to the internal component. Alternative embodiments include hub variations which allow internal USB expansion without the use of PCI cards or rerouting of USB connector cables from the exterior of the computer.

Abstract: The invention describes a USB expansion device which comprises a circuit adapted to provide a USB header output and at least one USB output and a connector adapted to connect the device to a USB header located on a motherboard. The device may be modified to include a connector which is adapted to connect with a motherboard USB header socket; two or more USB connectors; and a circuit adapted to manage the USB output and a USB header output. The invention is designed for use with internal USB devices and allows them to be connected to the USB without requiring that known conventional external USB ports on a computers be connected directly to the internal component. Alternative embodiments include hub variations which allow internal USB expansion without the use of PCI cards or rerouting of USB connector cables from the exterior of the computer.

Abstract: A housing for a computer sub-assembly having a releasable keeper operative to retain the sub-assembly in position within the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security lock for devices connectable to a computer bus. The devices receives from the computer information as to the owner of the computer, and compares the information it receives from the bus to information regarding the legitimate owner, which is permanently stored in the device. When the information received from the bus is different from the information stored in the device, the operation of the device is restricted. The invention prevents use of a device on a computer other than the one of the legitimate owner. It discourages theft of the device.