Abstract: A pump (1) is provided with a housing (2), having an inlet (28) and an outlet (29), a drive (5), a fixed cylinder (2) centered on a mid-axis (9), a displacer (18), rotating eccentrically within the cylinder (2), a crank drive (13) for the displacer (18), a circumferential sickle-shaped pumping chamber (26) between the cylinder (2) and displacer (18) and a helical sealing element (27, 27?, 27?, 39) in the pumping chamber (26). The pump is a dry vacuum pump, whereby the displacer (18) circulates in the cylinder (2) without making contact.

Abstract: A scroll-type compressor is provided in an inclined or inverted position with an oil sump disposed adjacent to a gas inlet of the scroll wraps to allow droplets of oil to be entrained in the gas being compressed so that the oil droplets in the gas can cool the scroll wraps. An oil injection fitting also extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the bearings of the crankshaft of the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed source.

Abstract: A variable capacity rotary compressor allowing oil to be smoothly supplied to compressing elements, regardless of a rotating direction of a rotating shaft. The variable capacity rotary compressor includes a rotating shaft which is rotated in a forward direction or a reverse direction to vary a compression capacity of the compressor. A shaft bearing supports the rotating shaft. An oil guide groove is spirally formed on at least one of the shaft bearing and the rotating shaft to supply oil. An oil storing chamber is defined at an upper portion of the shaft bearing to communicate with the oil guide groove, and stores a predetermined amount of oil therein.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a gerotor apparatus includes an outer gerotor having an outer gerotor chamber, an inner gerotor, at least a portion of which is disposed within the outer gerotor chamber, and a synchronizing apparatus operable to control the rotation of the inner gerotor relative to the outer gerotor. The inner gerotor includes one or more entrance passages operable to communicate a lubricant into the outer gerotor chamber.

Abstract: A low-pressure CO2 tank or an air compressor with a refrigerated air dryer is attached either at or after the vent zone of a standard twin-screw extruder. During or after extrusion, the gas is dissolved in the wood-plastic melt. The CO2 expands which foams the wood-plastic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire tread mould comprising a lower molding part (2) and an upper molding part (3) defining respectively the outer surface or the inner surface of a tread, at least one of the parts being movable between two positions corresponding to the opening and closure of the mould (1), in which the upper molding part (3) bears elements (6) for hooking one of the longitudinal ends of the tread.

Abstract: The present invention includes a hydraulic cartridge and unitary frame connection for a high pressure high temperature press apparatus. The invention includes a hydraulic cartridge and a unitary frame threaded together. The hydraulic cartridge includes a cylindrical base and a truncated hollow conical section with external threads having a taper between about 2.650 and 5.650 inches per foot. The unitary frame defines an inner reaction chamber and has an outer surface. An opening in the unitary frame has internal threads extending axially substantially between the outer surface and the inner reaction chamber. The internal threads are adapted to mate with the hydraulic cartridge and the hydraulic cartridge is attached to the unitary frame along the length of the threads.

Abstract: An apparatus for moulding an article made of thermosetting and thermoplastic material, including a first and a second half-mould (10, 12) provided with respective compression moulding surfaces (14, 16) above to compress between them one or more plates (30), sandwich or agglomerate, made of mouldable thermosetting material (30), and at least one injection moulding area (18) communicating with at least one of said compression moulding surfaces (14, 16), and spacer means (22) provided in said injection moulding area (18) and positioned in such a way as to prevent said plate (30) from penetrating into said injection moulding area (18) when it is compressed between said compression moulding surfaces (14, 16).

Abstract: In a molding machine, a fixed platen which supports a fixed die is disposed on one end of a base plate. A movable platen which supports a movable die and a supporting mount which supports each one end portion of the four tie bars are mounted on slide units. The movable platen and the supporting mount are advanced so as to close the die, a tip portion of each tie bar is locked to the fixed platen by a lock mechanism, and a die clamping cylinder provided on the movable platen is actuated to generate a clamping force so as to execute molding. After that, the lock mechanism executes an unlocking operation so as to cause the movable platen and the supporting mount to retreat to a die open position. Furthermore, an attaching and detaching mechanism releases the die clamping cylinder so as to cause only the supporting mount to significantly retreat from the movable platen, and thus the four tie bars are completely evacuated from the fixed die and the movable die.

Abstract: A pipe for supplying a dope to a co-casting die consists of a gooseneck portion connected to a feed block of the co-casting die, and a straight pipe portion connected to the gooseneck portion. The gooseneck portion has a radius of curvature of 50 mm to 400 mm, and the straight pipe portion forms an angle of 0 to 20 degrees to the horizontal plane. Venting valves are opened up at the beginning of dope feeding. and are closed to some extent as the dope comes out. After the air is completely vented out, the venting valves are completely closed. Thereby, an air collection is completely let out from the pipe, a plastic web discharged from die lips of the co-casting die would not contain any air bubbles, it is prevented that the web splashes to put on the die lips, causing streaks on the produced film.

Abstract: A curing apparatus wherein rapid curing is provided by using light, pressure, pressure and light, or purge, pressure and light to cure resinous materials by application of energy from an external source to excite polymerization in a polymerizable system. An air-tight chamber is provided to house the polymerizable dental material. The apparatus provides an automated system for curing the polymerizable material under light and pressure in the same unit. A purge cycle may be included to minimize or eliminate bubbles and provide an oxygen-free atmosphere.

Abstract: A stamper holder capable molding of a substrate having a high-quality. The stamper holder is mounted in a mold of a mold assembly that molds a substrate for an information recording medium, together with a stamper having a molding surface for forming micro asperities in a surface of the substrate, in a state where the stamper is fitted in an insertion hole formed through a central portion of the stamper. The stamper holder is formed such that an outer periphery thereof is increased in diameter on a side toward the molding surface compared with a reverse side thereof to form a sloped surface, and part or all of an outer peripheral surface of the stamper holder opposed to an inner peripheral surface of the stamper defining the insertion hole has a shape complementary to the inner peripheral surface of the stamper.

Abstract: An apparatus for making wedged plate has an extruder to provide melted plastic material. A die head has a channel with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the die head is connected to an outlet of the extruder. The outlet of the die head has a thick side and a narrow side. A rolling device has two rollers and a space between the rollers. The space has a thick portion and a narrow portion at opposite sides. The space of the rolling device is aligned with the outlet of the die head, so that the plastic material flows into the space of the rolling device via the die head and is rolled by the rollers. A cutting device is arranged behind the rolling device to cut the rolled plastic material to get wedged plates.

Abstract: A hybrid injection unit for an injection molding machine includes a plasticizing screw having a shaft and constructed for rotation and axial displacement. Operatively connected to the shaft is a first electric motor for rotating the plasticizing screw, and a second electric motor for axial displacement of the plasticizing screw. A cost-efficient construction of the second electric motor and reduced stress of the linkage between this electric motor and the shaft is realized by providing at least one piston and cylinder unit in fluid communication with a pressure source for support of the second electric motor in injection direction, and a traverse acted upon by one end of the piston and cylinder unit and rotatably supporting the shaft of the plasticizing shaft. The traverse acts upon the shaft between a force introduction point of the second electric motor into the shaft, on one hand, and the plasticizing screw, on the other hand.

Abstract: An injection mold has first, second and third mold parts. The first mold part defines a void having a front end, a rear end and a central axis. The second mold part includes a plug portion and a protuberant portion. The third mold part has a molding position frontwardly adjacent the first mold part and is frontwardly movable relative to the first mold part to a respective release position. The three mold parts have a molding configuration corresponding to molding positions of the second mold part and the third mold part. The mold parts define a mold cavity for an article having a main body, tubular spout, and annular rim portions. The first, second and third mold parts also have a release configuration corresponding to the release positions of the second and third mold parts, permitting the removal of a molded article from the mold.

Abstract: A rotary device for a horizontal injection molding machine includes a base and a rotary table supported on the base for rotation about a vertical rotation axis upon operation of a drive. The drive includes a shaft extending downwards from the rotary table and projecting through the base.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a self-ligating lingual orthodontic bracket includes a base, flanges extending from the base to define a slot, and a clip. The clip applies a force to an object to secure the wire within the slot in a self-ligating manner. The clip is adapted to be urged vertically toward the occlusal plane from a closed position to an open position to expose the slot to receive the wire, the clip being biased against the second flange when the clip is in the open position due to the applied force. The clip is adapted to be urged vertically away from the occlusal plane from the open position to the closed position to secure the wire within the slot, the clip being biased against the wire when the clip is in the closed position and the wire is secured within the slot due to the applied force.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance including at least one orthodontic component comprising a thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments the thermoplastic polymer is a rigid backbone polymer including at least one of a compatibilizing side roup or a solubilizing side group. The thermoplastic polymer may be heat processed to form the orthodontic component.

Abstract: The computer training system is for training working memory capacity of a user of a computer within the system. A computer program is used within the system. A first task of a first difficulty level is presented to the user. A delay of a predetermined time is performed, during which delay the task is not visible or audible to the user. During the delay it is not possible to enter an answer into the computer. The difficulty level of a subsequent task to be presented to the user is changed in accordance with predetermined adaptation rules and the evaluation such that the difficulty level of the subsequent task approaches the memory capacity of the user. Subsequent tasks are presented to the user until a predetermined time limit is exceeded or until a predetermined number of tasks have been performed.

Abstract: A battery-powered tool includes a barrel and a handle connected to the barrel. A battery pack has a body and a pivotal tube extending from a top of the battery pack. The pivotal tube is inserted in a space defined axially in the handle so as to provide electric power to the tool. The pivotal tube can be pivoted between a first position and a second position relative to the handle. A limitation portion is located between the pivotal tube and an inner periphery of the space so as to limit a movement of the pivotal tube in the handle along an axial direction. An angle restriction portion is located between the pivotal tube and an inner periphery of the space so as to restrict the body to be rotated an angle less than 360 degrees between the first and second positions.

Abstract: An electrification system for use with an article slidably supported on a track within a vehicle is provided. The electrification system comprises a conductor assembly including a positive conductive interface supported parallel and adjacent to a negative conductive interface. The conductor assembly is configured to extend substantially the length of the track. The electrification system further comprises a contact assembly including a positive contact in electrical communication with the positive conductive interface and a negative contact in electrical communication with the negative conductive interface. The contact assembly is configured to be fixed relative to the article. The contact assembly remains in electrical communication with the conductor assembly as the article is selectively moved along the track to provide continuous electrical power to the article as the article is moved.

Abstract: An interconnection device includes a carrier housing formed of non-conductive material and has at least one cavity extending through the housing. Within the cavity is disposed a non-formed compression contact that has a cantilevered beam portion that is tapered along its length. The may be tapered such that that deflection of the beam occurs across substantially the entire length of the beam when a compression force is applied to the contact. The contact may be installed in the housing such that it has some freedom of movement in the x, y, and z directions.

Abstract: An automotive relay and electrical connector box in which relays provided in the connector box do not include an integrated resistor, but provide for the attachment of a resistor only when a relay is connected to a circuit requiring resistance. When a common relay which does not include an internal resistor parallel-wired to the coil therein requires the connection of a resistor, both leads of a lead-type resistor are welded to terminals that project from the relay body.

Abstract: A guide module for connecting a first circuit board and a second circuit board and delivering power between the first and second circuit boards is provided. The guide module includes a guide module housing configured to be mechanically mounted to the first circuit board. A power contact is held in the guide module housing. The power contact is configured to convey current between the first and second circuit boards.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electrode for high-density connection capable of attachment/detachment of a package or an FPC. In order to attain this object, a snap electrode according to the present invention has a tubular ring presenting a circular or polygonal section and at least one spring electrode provided in the ring and coupled to the ring, to be connected to a substrate or an FPC by holding a pin electrode of an insertion-mount type package or the FPC with the spring electrode. The snap electrode preferably consists of nickel or a nickel alloy or consists of copper or a copper alloy, and is preferably coated with a noble metal or conductive diamondlike carbon.

Abstract: Electrical connectors capable of being mounted on circuit substrates by BGA techniques are disclosed. Also, disclosed is a method of manufacturing such connectors. There is at least one recess on the exterior side of the connector elements. A conductive contact extends from adjacent the interior side into the recess on the exterior side of the housing. A controlled volume of solder paste is introduced into the recess. A fusible conductive element, in the form of solder balls is positioned in the recess. The connector is subjected to a reflow process to fuse the solder ball to the portions of the contact extending into said recess. Contacts are secured in the insulative housing of the connector by deformable sections that minimize stress imposed on the central portions of the contacts to promote uniformity of solder volume.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor module (100) for a card connector (50), the connector having an inlet end (52) through which the card is inserted, and a terminating (54) end opposing the inlet (52) end, characterized in that: the sensor module (100) is provided at the terminating end (54) and activated by a leading edge of the card from a normally non-actuated position to an actuated position. Further disclosed is a card connector (50) having such a sensor module (100).

Abstract: A conductive path includes a terminal metal piece; and a bus bar overlapped with the terminal metal piece. The terminal piece and the bus bar are bonded while the terminal piece and the bus bar are deformed to form a recess portion on a surface where the terminal metal piece is overlapped with the bus bar by pressing the terminal metal piece and the bus bar with a die in a direction of intersecting with an overlapped face between the terminal metal piece and the bus bar.

Abstract: A floating connector is disclosed which can avoid a danger that the pin bodies will contact the inner circumferential surfaces of the through-holes formed in the movable housing when the movable housing moves in the vertical direction with respect to the fixed housing. In the floating connector, the fixed housing comprises a housing main body that fastens the terminal sections of the contacts in place and tubular bosses that protrude from the housing main body. The second through-holes through which the pin bodies are inserted into are formed so as to pass through both the housing main body and bosses, and the inner diameter of the first through-holes in the movable housing through which the pin bodies 40 are inserted allows the bosses to be inserted and also allows the movable housing to move upward and downward with respect to the fixed housing, so that the bosses are inserted into the first through-holes.

Abstract: An integrated seal assembly and a connector incorporating the seal assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to an externally threaded port. The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a plurality of sealing surfaces, and an integral joint-section intermediate an anterior end and a posterior end that assists in the axial deformation of the seal in response to axially-directed force. One of the sealing surfaces is made to engage a corresponding surface of an internally threaded nut. The nut and attached seal form an integral seal assembly. A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body. One end of the body attaches a coaxial cable, the seal assembly being rotatably attached to the other end. The connector is engagable with an externally threaded port via the internally threaded nut component of the connector.

Abstract: A simple-structured plug for insertion slots of various specifications includes an insulating body having a plurality of terminal slots at a front end thereof for receiving a plurality of terminals; the insulating body having a buckle; at least one tenon being formed on the insulating body; wherein when the plug is inserted into a wide insertion hole, the tenon will press against the insertion hole so that the plug will not vibrate, and thus the plug is suitable for insertion holes of various specifications. The tenon is one of a protruding block, an elastic sheet and a positioning device. The insertion hole is one of an RJ 11 hole and an RJ 45 hole. At another design, a tenon assembly protrudes from the buckle and at least one tenon is formed on the tenon assembly.

Abstract: A connector with a lock mechanism is provided. The lock mechanism 11 comprises a lock arm 3 provided on an outer surface of a plug frame 10A and a pair of supports 5A, 5B arranged near respective lateral ends of the lock arm 3. The pair of supports 5A, 5B are formed integrally to protrude from the outer surface of the plug frame 10A. A pair of torque rods 4A, 4B being fixed to the pair of supports 5A, 5B support the lock arm 3 on respective lateral ends such that a hook 3A to be latched on a receptacle 2 may swing around the rods 4A, 4B. A forward portion 30F including the hook 3A is formed with a concaved portion A1 of a forward slide mold 3F. A latch face 32 of the hook 3A is formed with a projecting portion B1 of a backward slide mold 3R.

Abstract: A plug retention apparatus for use in securing two plug members together to prevent undesired disengagement. The plug retention apparatus is affixed to a first plug member using a retention ring which provides a means for adjustable positioning via a threaded coupling to facilitate securing a second plug member to the first plug member. A plug clamp may be rotatably positioned about the second plug member retaining the plug members in a desired position. The clamp used for retaining the second plug may include a cord support, a latch to secure the cord on the support and a locking mechanism to selectively retain the latch in a closed position.

Abstract: A transducer including a transducer body, a sensor associated with the transducer body, an electrical connector assembly fastened to an end of the transducer body, and a vibration damper system disposed between the end of the transducer body and the electrical connector assembly. The vibration damper system being operative for attenuating vibrational acceleration and amplification forces experienced by the electrical connector assembly when the transducer is exposed to vibration.

Abstract: The electrical connector has a housing with blades and multiple holes extending into the housing. A blade passes vertically through a snug slot in the housing and has holes with a keyhole shape. A first lever extends from a living hinge of the top of the housing and has a lock that secures the first lever when closed. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention has a second blade and slot, and a second lever hinged opposite and above the first lever that closes upon the first lever. In use, a worker grasps the connector and inserts insulated wires into the holes. Then the worker uses a thumb and forefinger to close the first lever which pushes the blade where the keyholes cut through insulation on the wires to make an electrical connection. The holes, openings, and slots have a waterproofing agent or silicone gel to seal the wires.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing having a mating end and a cable exit end. A ferrule is rotatably retained in the housing proximate the cable exit end. The ferrule is rotatable within a predetermined range with respect to the housing. The housing includes an arcuate slot having end edges and the ferrule includes a protrusion received in the slot. The protrusion is movable between the end edges to define the predetermined range of rotation of the ferrule. The ferrule includes an inlet end defining an inlet centerline and a body bent at an acute angle with respect to the inlet centerline.

Abstract: An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.

Abstract: An ECU connector (1) is connectable with a tower connector (2). The two connectors are completely connected by tightening a bolt (4) after being fit to a specified depth and centered with respect to each other. At the specified depth, a detection arm (32) on the ECU connector (1) resiliently engages a receiving portion (12) on the tower connector (2) and a surface facing the detection arm (32) can be hit by the detection arm (32). Accordingly, by starting bolt tightening after the specified depth is reached, problems such as deformations of the leading ends of tower male terminals (13) and damage to the two connectors (1, 2) can be avoided.

Abstract: An FFC-connection assembly includes an electrical component for a motor vehicle having an electrical tracing, at least one access window, a molded flange, and at least one hook. An FFC lies over the electrical tracing, mates the electrical tracing through the access window, and has a skived end at point of contact through the access window. The hook holds the FFC in place. The molded flange folds over onto the electrical component, is held down by a snap, and includes at least one depression rib so as to apply pressure against the FFC and the electrical tracing.

Abstract: A cable for conducting electric current from a source receptacle to a load receptacle. The cable includes a primary cord including an electrical conductor with a first terminal end and a second terminal end, and a ground cord including an electrical conductor for establishing an electrical connection between a circuit including the cable and ground. A first plug is adapted to conduct the electric current between a contact provided to the source receptacle and the first terminal end, and a second plug is adapted to conduct the electric current between the second terminal end and a contact provided to the load receptacle. At least one of the first plug and the second plug is compatible with a single-prong receptacle.

Abstract: A multiple pieces type dual type BNC connector with all metal shell comprises a rear section casing combined with a plurality of middle section casing, each middle casing is combined with a front section casing; an accepting room formed by the each front section casing, the middle section casing combined therewith and the rear section casing is combined with a insulator, the insulator is combined with a BNC terminal, in which at least one of the rear section casing and the front section casing has a combining groove, at least one of the middle section casing and the front section casing has a combining section, the combining section is engaged in the combining groove.

Abstract: A coaxial connector with all metal shell comprises a metalwork casing in which at least one positioning hole is disposed; an insulator is accepted in the positioning hole; a terminal is accepted in the insulator; a rear receiving room is disposed at the rear end of the casing; a breach is disposed at one flank side of the rear receiving room; an insulating tenon is combined at the inside of the breach of the rear receiving room; the insulating tenon has a plurality of through holes; at least one ground at the rear end of the casing and a lead wire at the rear end of the terminal is extended out of the casing after being respectively passed the through holes.

Abstract: A SCSI port 8 includes a conductor assembly 7 including first plates 3A including first and second conductors 6A and 61 at two adjacent sides, mated first plates 3B including first and second conductors 6B and 61 at two adjacent sides, the first plates 3A matingly, alternately assembled with the mated first plates 3B, and two second plates 4 mounted on both ends of the assembled plates 3A and 3B. The first conductors 6A and 6B are formed as two groups of conductor members 62, each group having two rows of the conductor members 62. The conductor members 62 are lockingly inserted into apertures 20 of insulative upper and lower conductor housings 2 which are mounted in an alloy frame 1 and have two projected portions being covered by the frame 1. Mounting legs 5 have one ends in the frame 1 and the other ends in a PCB.

Abstract: A power connector (1) is attachable to a panel and connecting with a cable for power transmission. The power connector includes an insulative housing (2) defining a number of passages (213, 214), first and second contacts (3, 4) received in the corresponding passages of the housing, a fastening member (7) assembled to the housing, and a baffle member (9) limiting movement of the fastening member relative to the housing. The first and second contacts respectively served as a positive pole and a negative pole of the power connector.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector including a contact connected to a central conductor of a coaxial cable, an insulation body internally equipped with the contact, and a cylindrical receptacle fitting portion including a plurality of arc-shaped elastic springs which are arranged outside the insulation body on a concentric circle and connected to an outer conductor of the coaxial cable. In order to overcome the problem of degradation of the fitting retaining force of the receptacle fitting portion due to repeated fitting to a receptacle, there are provided elastic springs placed outside the receptacle fitting portion for making the receptacle fitting portion to partially have the configuration of double springs. Especially, the configuration of the double springs is formed by adjacent two arc-shaped elastic springs sandwiching the coaxial cable drawn out outwardly in the radial direction from the receptacle fitting portion.

Abstract: In a method and arrangement for sealing a piezoactuator having terminal pins (12) protruding from the piezoactuator and a top plate (14) surmounting the piezoactuator, the top plate is provided with openings (16) to enable the terminal pins (12) to pass through. In order to ensure a reliable seal even for comparatively thin top plates (14) in particular, the invention proposes placing a sealing-ring (28) made from an elastic sealant material on each of the terminal pin sections (30) protruding from the openings (16), so that the sealing ring fits tightly to a circumferential surface (32) of the terminal pin section (30), as well as to the top plate (14), forming a seal, and being pressure-injected into the top plate (14) by means of a plastic extrusion coating (arrows in FIG. 1).

Abstract: A triaxial connector assembly including a media converter that is used to terminate a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable is disclosed. The triaxial connector assembly includes a connector with a housing defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the housing defining a triaxial interface adapted to mate with a triaxial connector, the second end of the housing defining a cable termination end. The connector also includes the media converter positioned within the housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a hybrid fiber optic/electrical cable to a coaxial signal carried forward by the triaxial interface. A camera system using the connector and a method of terminating a hybrid cable to a triaxial connector are also disclosed.

Abstract: The acute extender card makes the possibility for testing different electronic components (for example, video cards, sound cards and etc.) without limitation for plug in external cables to the test component at the same time the acute extender minimize the propagation delay for the signals.

Abstract: An electric appliance/extension cord assembly includes an electric appliance and an extension cord. The electric appliance includes a body having a plug with three prongs. The body further c includes a housing and a shielding conductive layer in the housing. The shielding conductive layer is electrically connected to a grounding prong of the plug of the electric appliance. The extension cord includes a casing and a plug. The casing includes a plurality of three-slot sockets. The plug of the extension cord is coupled with a two-slot socket. The plug of the electric appliance is coupled with one of the three-slot sockets of the extension cord. The extension cord further includes a detecting circuit for detecting a hot wire and a neutral wire of the two-slot socket.

Abstract: A peripheral device having a device processor, a multi-personality bus switch, and an extended Universal-Serial Bus (USB) plug is disclosed. The peripheral device is capable of communicating with a host computer using one or more protocols. The extended Universal-Serial Bus (USB) plug includes an extended pin substrate, the extended pin substrate and at least some of a plurality of contacts thereon being dimensioned to be mechanically compatible with an industry-standard USB socket. The extended USB plug further lacks an industry-standard cover associated with an industry-standard USB plug, thereby causing the extended USB plug to be thinner than the industry-standard USB plug.