Movably Mounted Patents (Class 439/136)
  • Patent number: 7579549
    Abstract: A cover for an electrical box having a face plate, an elongate slot in the face plate, a lid support structure and a lid. The lid fits on the front of the face plate and over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the box interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the box interior. When in the open position, the lid is slidably receivable by the slot and is stored in the lid support structure that extends from the back of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert K. Jolly
  • Patent number: 7568942
    Abstract: A sleeve is disclosed for engaging an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing with a plug extending therefrom. The housing has an engaging surface and a housing support surface. The sleeve comprises a plug cap for receiving the plug. A housing cap includes a cavity for receiving the housing. An elastic tether extends between the plug cap and the housing cap for securing the plug cap to the housing cap. The elastic tether is deformable for providing a first length during the plug cap engaging the plug. The elastic tether is deformable for providing a second length during the plug cap displaced above the plug. The elastic tether being is deformable for providing a third length during said plug cap removed from the plug. A coupling is disclosed for joining an electronic device and a computer device. The coupling comprises a housing having a first end, a second end and a body. The body defines a contoured body cross section. A receptacle has an interior end, an exterior end and a wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson
  • Publication number: 20090176391
    Abstract: A movable I/O port and housing therefore. The I/O port housing may be hinged to pivot between an open and closed position. The pivot point may be a low- or zero-friction pivot. The I/O port housing may include an opening mechanism to facilitate pivoting the port between the open and closed positions, and/or vice versa. For example, the opening mechanism may take the form of paired magnets of opposing polarities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John Brock, Brett William Degner, Dinesh Mathew, Thomas W. Wilson, JR., Chris Ligtenberg
  • Patent number: 7553174
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a cable management device is configured to support one or more electrical devices. The cable management device can include: (a) a housing defining an interior space and having one or more apertures extending from an exterior of the housing to the interior space; and (b) one or more electrical outlets located in the interior space of the housing. The housing can include: (a) a stationary portion with a support mechanism; and a cover hingedly attached to the stationary portion. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Roepke, Kenneth Mori
  • Patent number: 7549875
    Abstract: A flash memory device is disclosed. The flash memory device includes a housing enclosing a memory board, a serial port extending from the housing and electrically coupled to the memory board, and a swivel cap rotatably coupled and removably attached to the housing. In this regard, the swivel cap is rotatable between a closed position covering the serial port and an open position exposing the serial port, and the swivel cap is rotatable to at least one removal position enabling a separation of the swivel cap from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: G. Phillip Rambosek, Robert C. Martin, Allen Zadeh, Boris Kontorovich, Richard Whitehall
  • Patent number: 7537169
    Abstract: A flash memory mass storage drive stores user files in a convenient credit card sized drive. Embodiments function as both a credit card and a mass storage drive. Communication may be through a host interface connector such as a USB connector, a magnetic interface, a smart card interface, and/or a near field communication interface. In certain embodiments the drive comprises a portion that is sufficiently thin to be swiped through a standard credit card, ATM, or point of sale device. The USB connector of the drive can easily be plugged into even a crowded receptacle of a host computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Carlos Gonzalez, Edwin J. Cuellar, Joel Jacobs, Robert C. Miller, Ronald LaPedis
  • Publication number: 20090124136
    Abstract: A jack assembly is provided and includes a jack housing and a contact sub-assembly joined to a rear end of the housing. The contact sub-assembly includes a plurality of conductor channels that each hold an insulation displacement contact (IDC) therein. The jack assembly also includes a connector cap that is mounted to the jack housing and is formed from a non-conductive material having conductive particles dispersed therein. The connector cap has a body arranged to at least partially cover the contact sub-assembly. The body has an inner surface and a plurality of crosswalls projecting outwardly from the inner surface. Each crosswall has a gap and is positioned to be inserted into one of the plurality of conductor channels such that the IDC fits within the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Paul John Pepe, Christine Dooley
  • Patent number: 7530823
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) modem device includes a body member and a flip member. The flip member includes an antenna element and is rotatably coupled to the body member for movement about a hinge axis between a closed position and an open position. A USB connector is movably mounted in the body member for movement between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the body member. A linkage mechanism in the body member couples the flip member and the USB connector so that movement of the flip member between the open position and the closed position moves the USB connector between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Curtis Wayne Thornton, Gerard James Hayes, Koichiro Takamizawa, Brian Francis Mellage
  • Publication number: 20090117762
    Abstract: A protective endcap for use with a triaxial cable connector. The endcap is sized to fit about a mating end of the triaxial connector. A pair of protective boots for use with coaxial cable connectors. Each protective boot includes an interior space for receiving a triaxial cable connector. Each interior space includes ridges for engaging grooves about the connector. Each boot includes a mating circumferential lip about a connector end. Each boot includes a tapered cable end with an opening for a cable from a connector to extend through from the interior space. A triaxial cable connector assembly including a connector, a protective boot and an endcap. The connector is positioned within an interior opening of the boot with ridges of an inner wall of the opening engaging grooves of the connector. A cable extending from the connector extends through a cable end of the boot. A mating end of the connector is adjacent a connector end of the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
  • Patent number: 7521632
    Abstract: A door hinge assembly is provided for an enclosure including a housing having a panel member, and a plurality of sides extending outwardly from the panel member to define an interior and an opening for providing access to the interior. The door hinge assembly includes a generally planar portion covering the opening of the housing of the enclosure, at least one side flange portion extending outwardly from the generally planar portion toward the housing of the enclosure and including a number of bends forming at least one first hinge element, and at least one second hinge element disposed at or about one of the sides of the housing to pivotably receive a corresponding first hinge element. The side flange portion, including the first hinge element thereof, is a single continuous piece of material. The door hinge assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Gaton Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090088010
    Abstract: A weatherproof power inlet box and mating plug wherein the inlet box and mating plug are asymmetrical, positively latched and include more robust elements and a visual indicator of the status of the interconnect. Also included is a thermostat that trips to prevent overheating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Ken Smith
  • Patent number: 7500858
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a housing having a receptacle for at least one semiconductor die, a terminal carried by the housing and operably coupled to the at least one semiconductor die, an attached cover, and operation indicators. In one position, the cover encompasses and protects the terminal, and in another, the terminal is exposed for use. The operation indicators are positioned on the device housing so as to be visible to the user regardless of the orientation of the electronic device when installed in the port of a compatible electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Emerson, Rick D'Ambrosio
  • Patent number: 7465197
    Abstract: A low profile design of multi-in-one card connector includes a base frame having two upright sidewalls and a guide groove at the front side of each upright sidewall and defining a front insertion opening, multiple terminal sets mounted in the base frame, two limiter blocks vertically movably mounted in the guide grooves of the upright sidewalls each having a top stop flange and a bottom stop flange, at least one of the top and bottom stop flanges of each limiter block being held in the front insertion opening to prohibit insertion of a second memory card after insertion of a first memory card, and two elastic members supporting the limiter blocks in an upper limit position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Tai-Sol Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Han Wu, Chin-Hwa Wu
  • Patent number: 7462777
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a dual hinge recess weatherproof outdoor electrical box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a plurality of hinge sockets, an adapter plate that is recessed in the electrical box, and a cover having a plurality of hinge pins for operable engagement with the hinge sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cong Thanh Dinh
  • Patent number: 7446716
    Abstract: A display unit includes a conductive portion 1. When it is assumed that there is an imaginary straight line m1, which extends in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of a dipole antenna 2, passes through a center of the dipole antenna 2 and is parallel to an antenna surface of the dipole antenna 2, the dipole antenna 2 is disposed on a lateral side of the display unit so that the imaginary straight line m1 is parallel to a display screen, is parallel to an upper side 1a or a lower side 1b of a main surface of the conductive portion and passes a lateral portion of the conductive portion 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Fuminori Watanabe, Ryuta Sonota, Koji Aoki, Koji Ikawa
  • Publication number: 20080166903
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a mate assist system for assisting in mating the electrical connector to a mating electrical connector. The mate assist system includes a lever pivotably connected to the housing, a slider slidably connected to the housing, and a system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever from an unlocked position. The system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever includes a first latch adapted to be manually actuated by a user and a second latch on the slider adapted to be automatically moved by the mating electrical connector when the housing is initially mounted on the mating electrical connector. Both the first and second latches are moved to enable movement of the lever from the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Joel A. Pittenger, Gregory D. Leece, Ralf Pfeilsticker, Louis M. Carrer, Jeffrey S. Campbell, Franklin A. Holub, Adam P. Tyler, Adam Kennedy, Richard Kakkuri
  • Patent number: 7396239
    Abstract: This invention provides an electronic card connector which can connect by smoothly inserting, to one connector, electronic cards of different sizes. An electronic card connector provides a guide case forming a universal slot which has an opening to which two or more different sized electronic cards can be inserted and which provides a connector, which can connect with the above-mentioned electronic cards, which is set in the interior of a universal slot, and in a universal slot, there is installed a freely rotatable shutter member which has a cover of a prescribed length at the end of one side in the longitudinal direction of this opening, and the opening of the universal slot by the cover of this shutter member is shut by opening an opening of a size for which the smallest sized electronic card can be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Harasawa, Hideo Sahara
  • Patent number: 7381068
    Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a dielectric housing and a dustproof cover covered on the housing. The housing has a bottom wall, a top wall, two sidewalls and two retainers defined between the sidewalls. Two locking grooves formed at the opposite sides of the body are defined between one of the sidewalls and the corresponding retainers. Each sidewall defines a position unit in the middle thereof with a guide unit formed in front of the position unit. The dustproof cover has a plate, two receiving grooves and two fixed arms. Each fixed arm defines a guide portion extending inward from the end thereof with two abutting blocks protruding inward from inner side of each fixed arms. The guide portions are sliding received in the position units along the guide unit. The abutting blocks are received between the position unit and the guide unit and pressed against the guide unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-wen Lin, Shu-man Chiang, Chung-hsin Huang, Mei-chuan Yang
  • Patent number: 7380713
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive evidence-of-use feature for portable storage devices. A system in accordance with an embodiment includes: a movable outer sleeve for surrounding a portion of the portable storage device, wherein the movable outer sleeve is configured for movement in one direction only; and a ratcheting system for retracting and permanently locking the movable outer sleeve into a housing of the portable storage device to expose a contact area of the portable storage device, the ratcheting system limiting the movable outer sleeve to a single retraction into the housing of the portable storage device, such that the ratcheting system is configured to be broken upon any attempt to extend the movable outer sleeve after the movable outer sleeve has been retracted and permanently locked into the housing of the portable storage device. Retraction of the movable outer sleeve provides positive evidence-of-use for the portable storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: James G. McLean
  • Patent number: 7382611
    Abstract: A connector protection system comprises a connector accessible through a surface, a door that moves substantially parallel to the surface, and a wedge feature that actuates movement of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy
  • Patent number: 7334731
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive evidence-of-use feature for portable storage devices. A method for providing positive evidence-of-use for a portable storage device, includes: surrounding a portion of the portable storage device with a movable outer sleeve, wherein the movable outer sleeve is configured for movement in one direction only; and retracting and locking the movable outer sleeve into a housing of the portable storage device to expose a contact area of the portable storage device; wherein the retraction of the movable outer sleeve into the housing of the portable storage device provides positive evidence-of-use for the portable storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: James G. McLean
  • Publication number: 20080026614
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a housing having a receptacle for at least one semiconductor die, a terminal carried by the housing and operably coupled to the at least one semiconductor die, an attached cover, and operation indicators. In one position, the cover encompasses and protects the terminal, and in another, the terminal is exposed for use. The operation indicators are positioned on the device housing so as to be visible to the user regardless of the orientation of the electronic device when installed in the port of a compatible electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Brandon Emerson, Rick D'Ambrosio
  • Patent number: 7318732
    Abstract: An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least one terminal extending laterally to the exterior thereof. The flange may extend laterally and longitudinally from the body to substantially preclude transverse access to the terminal from the front side of the electrical fixture. The at least one anchor may transversely extend from the flange to provide securement with a connection box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Cheetah USA Corp.
    Inventor: Brent L. Kidman
  • Patent number: 7306470
    Abstract: A guard is provided for an electrical enclosure including a panel assembly coupled to the housing of the electrical enclosure and having a first securing mechanism at or about the first side of the panel assembly, and a second securing mechanism disposed at or about the second side of the panel assembly a distance from the first securing mechanism. The first and second securing mechanisms are structured to receive and secure a number of electrical components. The guard includes a shield member having first and second ends structured to be coupled to the first and second securing mechanisms of the panel assembly, an intermediate portion extending therebetween, and at least one pull tab to facilitate removal of the guard. When installed on the panel assembly, the shield member forms a protective arc which overlays and shields at least some of the electrical components from being undesirably painted or otherwise coated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7284996
    Abstract: An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least one terminal extending laterally to the exterior thereof. The flange may extend laterally and longitudinally from the body to substantially preclude transverse access to the terminal from the front side of the electrical fixture. The at least one anchor may transversely extend from the flange to provide securement with a connection box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Cheetah USA Corp.
    Inventor: Brent L. Kidman
  • Patent number: 7276662
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a floor box including an access door for covering at least a portion of the floor box. The access door includes an opening for passage of at least one cord therethrough. The cover assembly further includes a cord door positioned to cover the opening in the access door. The cord door is removeably securable to the access door in at least two mounting orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Drane
  • Patent number: 7273383
    Abstract: A cover for an RJ45 port. The cover would substantially seal the port against contamination but, through the use of a pre-formed tab, would allow insertion of a plug so the port could be used for its intended purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Bennett
  • Publication number: 20070197066
    Abstract: A manual implement that facilitates a person's ability to perform and participate in everyday life activities and may include a first arm and a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm. The first arm may be biased away from the second arm. The first arm may also include a longitudinal axis, a finger guide, and a plurality of connection locations with the finger guide selectively connected to the first arm at one of the connection locations and selectively disposed at an angle to the axis. The second arm may include a thumb guide and a longitudinal axis so that the thumb guide may be selectively disposed at an angle to the axis of the second arm. The manual implement may also include a weight attached proximate the connection between the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: LIsa M. L. Chang
  • Patent number: 7234970
    Abstract: A smart card connector with signal blade contacts having signal tails (34a) lying at the rear end of the connector frame, and with the connector being provided with a shield structure (110) that prevents a person from fraudulently contacting the signal tails during use of the connector. The shield structure includes a grounded conductive shield (40) having a rear portion that lies rearward of the signal tails. The conductive shield is mounted on an insulative barrier (60) that has a front portion (112) lying over the signal tails during use of the connector. The insulative barrier is pivotally mounted on the frame, between an open position wherein the shield structure leaves a region above the signal tails exposed during soldering, and a protect position wherein the shield structure blocks a region above and rearward of the signal tails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabrice Valcher, Olivier Masson, Patrick Daubigney
  • Patent number: 7220137
    Abstract: A cover for a multiplex and multi-directional receptacle set in which each of a plurality of receptacles is provided on a lateral side thereof with an insertion socket formed integrally therewith and having a through hole; a plurality of covers same as the said cover can cover the receptacles and each has a bent strip extended laterally thereof; the bent strip has a conical engaging block on its tailing end. The engaging blocks are used to be directly engaged in the through holes of the insertion sockets to form connection; so that the covers are kept at the sockets to be opened or closed relative to the sockets. Thereby, the covers are easily and firmly assembled at the sockets to be convenient for operation of a user to open or close, and an effect of saving material can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Ta Hsing Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei Ho Liu
  • Patent number: 7214075
    Abstract: A portable memory device (1) includes a memory unit, a USB mating port (20) electrically connecting with the memory unit, a protective case (30) detachably mated with the USB mating port and a plastic waterproof member (32) secured in the case. The plastic waterproof member is pressed against a periphery (213) of the USB mating port to seal a gap between the USB mating port and the case. The USB mating port is protected in the case form water penetration. Moreover, the plastic waterproof member imposes a force rising from plastic deformation of the plastic waterproof member on the USB mating port. Therefore, the USB mating port and the case is firmly engaged with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jia-Yong He, Qi-Jun Zhao, Mao-Lin Lei
  • Patent number: 7207812
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a cover to a housing is provided. The housing includes an electrical socket. The mechanism includes a locking plate, a casing for enclosing the locking plate, and an engaging member. The locking plate has a securing member and a protruding member. The engaging member extends from the cover. When the locking plate is in a first position, the securing member is engaged with the engaging member to secure the cover to the housing. When the locking plate is in a second position, the securing member is disengaged from the engaging member and the protruding member is extended into the electrical socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Foo Luen Wong
  • Patent number: 7165983
    Abstract: An access cover configured to pivotally connect to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block includes a body and a releasable securing mechanism extending from the body. The body includes an opening configured to receive a testing device and a recess configured to receive an electrical conductor. The releasable securing mechanism is configured to engage with the IDC block to releaseably fix the access cover in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Xavier Fasce, Jerome A. Pratt
  • Patent number: 7160131
    Abstract: A SIM card holder includes a base (10) and a catching mechanism (20). The base defines a receiving groove (114) and a slot (110). The receiving groove is configured for receiving the SIM card therein. The base comprises a protrusion (108). The protrusion and the slot are arranged at two opposite sides of the receiving groove. The catching mechanism comprises a main board (201) having a bending piece (202) and a bending hem (204) at two opposite ends thereof. The bending hem is engaged in the slot. The bending piece is engagable with the base so as to lock the SIM card in the receiving groove. The main board comprises an elastic slice resisting the protrusion when the bending piece is engaged with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Fih Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhou-Quan Zuo, Chia-Hua Chen
  • Patent number: 7144261
    Abstract: A connection device that is capable of receiving a corresponding connection plug comprises a housing, an electronic board connected to at least one cable of a communications network capable of conveying data as well as electrical energy. This device comprises a movable part between the housing and the electronic board comprising conductive elements used to make the link between the electrical contacts of the plug and the electrical contacts of the electronic board, the movable part taking at least two positions, a first position known as a position of insertion or withdrawal of the plug, in which the link for the passage of electrical energy cannot be made, and a second position known as a position of operation in which the inserted plug is held and the link for the passage of electrical energy can be made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Canon Europa NV
    Inventor: Hervé Merlet
  • Patent number: 7140889
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a security system for wireless access points which includes a clamp assembly and a locking device. The clamp assembly is clamped around I/O panel connectors, and then secured to the access point enclosure frame via a metal capture plate. The metal capture plate extends from an end of the clamp assembly and engages the lower half of the access point enclosure frame, securing the clamp assembly to the access point. Additionally, the locking device locks the clamp assembly halves in a closed position, thus preventing removal of the access point and blocking any unauthorized users from accessing the I/O ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Malay Shah, Raymond Molnar, Leonard Scott Lindner
  • Patent number: 7137834
    Abstract: A connector opening cover unit selectively covers a connector opening to prevent exposing a connector unit inside an electronic device housing. A connector opening is adjacent a device accommodating opening that is selectively openable by a user. A first cover opens and closes the device accommodating opening. A second cover opens and closes the connector opening. The first and second covers are complimentarily locked with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyeong-sam Son
  • Patent number: 7128587
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a cover over electrical contacts of a probe card used in testing die on a wafer. A testing machine is disclosed as having the covered probe card therein. Various mechanisms for uncovering the electrical contacts while it is located in the tester machine are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin N. Eldridge, Carl V. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7104816
    Abstract: An external casing includes a housing, an interface module, an external electrical connector, a cover component, and a releasable fastening unit. The housing is adapted for receiving a data storage device therein, and is formed with an opening. The interface module is disposed in the housing, and is adapted to connect electrically with the data storage device disposed in the housing. The external electrical connector is connected electrically to the interface module, and is disposed in the housing. The cover component includes a fixing portion that is secured to the housing, a covering portion that extends from the fixing portion, and an engaging portion that extends from the covering portion. The releasable fastening unit is provided on the engaging portion of the cover component and the housing to retain releasably the engaging portion on the housing such that the covering portion covers the opening in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Datastor Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Jen Wang
  • Patent number: 7104817
    Abstract: A dust-proof structure (200) for an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a case (208) having a slot (208a) aligned with a card connector (204) in the electronic device. The dust-proof structure includes a frame (212) formed on the case and around the slot, and a dust-proof gate (210) made of resilient material. The dust-proof gate is attached to the case at a position surrounded by the frame and covering the slot. The dust-proof gate has a slit (210a) positioned communicating with the slot, wherein the slit extends along a direction parallel to a longitudinal length of the slot. To insert an electronic card (202) into the electrical device to electrically connect with the card connector, the card is moved first through the slot of the case and then the slit of the dust-proof gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: High Tech Computer, Corp.
    Inventors: Jih-Jeng Shiue, Jih-Chen Yeh
  • Patent number: 7097474
    Abstract: A safety outlet cover, comprising a base plate placed adjacent to an outlet, a first shell in contact with the base plate, and including a first cord aperture, a second shell in contact with the base plate, and including a second cord aperture that coordinates with the first cord aperture, and an attachment device passing through the base plate, first shell and second shell attaching the safety outlet cover to an outlet. The safety outlet cover may also include a fastening device securing the first and second shells in a closed position. The attachment device may comprise a screw. The safety outlet may comprise a cover plug covering the cord aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Robert M. Naylor
  • Patent number: 7097473
    Abstract: A cable clip includes a housing defining an open space and outer grooves about the housing for mounting the cable clip into a mounting opening, the inner edge of the housing including trumpet flares around the edges of the ends and side to provide bend radius protection for cables passing through the clip and a gate closing off the open sided space. The gate may be attached to the housing by a living hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Krampotich, Thomas C. Tinucci, John C. Holman
  • Patent number: 7083439
    Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus includes a housing including an opening and a claw engaging rib, a cap including a cap attachment that is made of a flexible material, and includes a claw portion and a cap body, and a bypass engaging structure with which the claw bypasses the claw engaging rib and engages with the claw engaging rib from one side of the claw engaging rib, when attaching the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Nariyasu Hayakawa, Taketsugu Kawamichi
  • Patent number: 7082729
    Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Walker Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Cole, Tim Bowman, Stephen T. English, John Kohaut, Joe Young
  • Patent number: 7077706
    Abstract: A cover for terminal screws of a receptacle, which has plug holes with a positive and a negative pole connected with terminal screws with a power line, is composed of a pivotal column, a locking hook and a cover case. The pivotal column is fixed on a sidewall of the receptacle, having a pivotal pin on its top and its bottom. The locking hook is fixed on the other side of the pivotal column on the sidewall. The cover case has a flat projection on the top and the bottom of its inner side, with each flat projection bored with a locking hole, and a locking bar with a rear opening provided at its other side. Then the pivotal pins may insert in the pivotal holes of the flat projections, and the locking bar is to lock with the locking hook, which is then to be confined in the opening, enabling the cover case to close stably on the terminal screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Sun-Lite Sockets Industry Inc.
    Inventor: Wen Ho Yang
  • Patent number: 7048556
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an accessory connector (12) on a communication device (10). The communication device can include an opening (14) for providing access to the connector. The apparatus can be a cover (16) attached in a tethered relation to the communication device. A portion of the cover can be flexible so as to allow a user to selectively move the cover between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at the cover can substantially close the opening such that the connector is substantially protected from the infiltration of solid particles and the gross intrusion of liquids. In the second position, the cover can be held away from the connector such that substantially unimpeded access to the connector is permitted. The cover and communication device can have various associated features to ensure that the cover is retained in the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Stanton, James L. Isbell, Matthew R. Michieli, John R. Bohlen, Aaron R. Allen, David I. Blatt, Sam V. Hosseini, Dav H. Karl, Eduardo Nogueiras, Peter D. Iezzi
  • Patent number: 7046506
    Abstract: A printed circuit board chassis device for securely holding printed circuit boards (PCB) while allowing for easy insertion and extraction. The device includes circuit board securing devices. The securing devices include a base section and a securing member. The base section is attached to a structural component of the chassis device. The base section includes a groove formed by a first and second wall. A first component moves the securing element at a first end longitudinally within the groove of the base section. A second component keeps a second end of the securing element within the groove of the base section. Force-producing devices move the securing element closer to the first wall of the base section as the first component is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Olzak
  • Patent number: 6991490
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a connector port cover. The housing is provided with a connector port accessible via an access hole, and an anchor hole disposed proximate to one end of the access hole. The connector port cover is operable for covering and uncovering the connector port, and includes a deformable and water-impervious sealer layer, a rigid pressing layer, and a fastener. The sealer layer has an anchor extension connected to the housing at the anchor hole. The anchor extension is stretchable along the length thereof, and pulls the sealer layer toward said connector port. The pressing layer is connected integrally to the sealer layer. The fastener is operable between tightened and loosened states for retaining releasably the connector port cover at a covering position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fei-Ming Su
  • Patent number: 6971920
    Abstract: A multi-receptacle device having a housing with a front face, a back face, an end face and a plurality of receptacles in the front face. A first set of prongs and a second set of prongs are pivotally mounted in the housing so as to be movable between a first position in which the prongs project from the back face of the housing and a second position in which the prongs are about 90° to the prongs in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore P. Crupi
  • Patent number: 6960923
    Abstract: A probe card covering system includes a probe card for testing a die on a wafer, the probe card having contacts adapted for electrical engagement with the die; a removable cover connected to the probe card and positionable in a first position over the contacts of the probe card, the cover being movable to a second position exposing said contacts for the engagement with the die; and, wherein the cover is movable from the first position to the second position while the probe card is located in a wafer testing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin N. Eldridge, Carl V. Reynolds