US6612853B2
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Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device
Assignee: Speed Tech Corp
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Filing: 2001-12-05
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Granted: 2003-09-02
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Expires: 2021-12-05
Abstract
Abstract Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device including a main body and a sheath. The main body has an adapter at one end. One end of the sheath is formed with an opening for fitting the adapter end of the main body. The other end of the sheath is formed with a through hole through which the adapter can outward protrude. Two sides of the sheath are formed with inward projecting stop boards. The middle portions of two sides of the main body are respectively formed with two lateral projecting blocks. The stop boards stop the lateral projecting blocks from outward sliding so that the main body is restricted to relatively slide within the sheath to extend the adapter out of the sheath or retract the adapter therein and locate the adapter in a predetermined position. Therefore, the memory device can be easily used and carried.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuei-Tung Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:46
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; H05K5/0278; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/0772; G06K19/07732
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device comprising: a memory device main body, one end of the main body having a protruding adapter, two lateral projecting blocks being respectively formed on middle portions of two sides of the main body; and a sheath, one end of the sheath being formed with an opening for fitting the main body into the sheath from the opening, the other end of the sheath being formed with a through hole through which the adapter of the main body outward protrudes, two inward protruding stop boards being provided on middle portions of two inner lateral sides of the sheath, whereby the stop boards stop the lateral projecting blocks of the main body from outward slipping and keep the main body reciprocally slidable within the sheath and the adapter can be outward protruded from the through hole of the sheath or retracted thereinto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device comprising: a memory device main body, one end of the main body having a protruding adapter, two lateral projecting blocks being respectively formed on middle portions of two sides of the main body; and a sheath, one end of the sheath being formed with an opening for fitting the main body into the sheath from the opening, the other end of the sheath being formed with a through hole through which the adapter of the main body outward protrudes, two inward protruding stop boards being provided on middle portions of two inner lateral sides of the sheath, whereby the stop boards stop the lateral projecting blocks of the main body from outward slipping and keep the main body reciprocally slidable within the sheath and the adapter can be outward protruded from the through hole of the sheath or retracted thereinto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stop boards extending into the sheath are formed on middle portions of two lateral decorative covers, two sides of the sheath being formed with two lateral openings corresponding to the lateral decorative covers, whereby when the lateral decorative covers are connected with the sheath, the stop boards of the lateral decorative covers right extend into the sheath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein two ends of at least one lateral decorative cover are respectively formed with two hook boards with T-shaped cross-section, two sides of the sheath being formed with enlarged openings corresponding to the hook boards, a guide slot extending from one side of each enlarged opening, whereby the hook board can be fitted into the enlarged opening and slided along the guide slot to hook on inner side of the guide slot so as to firmly connect the lateral decorative covers on two sides of the sheath.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein one end of one lateral decorative cover is formed with a slot along sliding direction of the main body, one side of the slot being formed with a partitioning board, the other side of the slot being formed with a one-side hook board, one side of the sheath being formed with an enlarged opening, a guide slot extending from one side of the enlarged opening, whereby the partitioning board and the one-side hook board extend into the enlarged opening and slide along the guide slot, the one-side hook board being hooked on inner side of the guide slot to firmly connect the lateral decorative cover on one side of the sheath, the slot serving as a space communicating with the interior of the sheath.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one projecting block is disposed on the middle of the main body, inner side of the sheath being formed with a guide channel corresponding to the projecting block, whereby the projecting block is inlaid in the guide channel to guide the main body to slide within the sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one hook hole is formed on one end of the main body exposed to outer side of the sheath for a string or a key ring to pass therethrough and tied.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter is a USB plug.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2006-09-01 | 2007-03-03 | 2007-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-09-01 | 2011-03-03 | 2011-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-09-01 | 2015-03-03 | 2015-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |