US6257902B1
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Portable compact flash card connector with a parallel (printer) port control board and a U-shaped frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-10-29
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Granted: 2001-07-10
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Expires: 2019-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A portable compact flash card connector with a parallel (printer) port control board and a U-shaped frame includes a casing composed of an upper cover and a lower cover engaged with the upper cover, and a control card fixedly fitted within the casing and having a parallel (printer) port interface input connector partly protruding out of the casing, a parallel (printer) port output connector partly protruding out of the casing, and a compact flash card connector having two parallel racks each extending outwardly from each end of the compact flash card connector thereby forming a U-shaped frame for receiving a compact flash card.
Inventors
- 👤 Ron-Yen Shieh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H01R27/02; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/945
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A portable compact flash card connector with a parallel (printer) port control board and a U-shaped frame, comprising: a casing including an upper cover and a lower cover engaged with said upper cover; and a control card fixedly fitted within said casing and having a parallel (printer) port interface input connector partly protruding out of said casing, a parallel (printer) port output connector partly protruding out of said casing, and a compact flash card connector having two parallel racks each extending outwardly from each end of said compact flash card connector thereby forming a U-shaped frame for receiving a compact flash card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A portable compact flash card connector with a parallel (printer) port control board and a U-shaped frame, comprising: a casing including an upper cover and a lower cover engaged with said upper cover; and a control card fixedly fitted within said casing and having a parallel (printer) port interface input connector partly protruding out of said casing, a parallel (printer) port output connector partly protruding out of said casing, and a compact flash card connector having two parallel racks each extending outwardly from each end of said compact flash card connector thereby forming a U-shaped frame for receiving a compact flash card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The portable compact flash card as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said casing is formed with an opening opposite to said U-shaped frame thereby making it easier to engage or disengage a compact flash card with said compact flash card connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-07-09 | 2005-01-08 | 2005-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-07-09 | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-07-09 | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |