Thumb drive with retractable USB connector
US6979210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7177
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thumb drive has an on-board memory for storing digital information, a male USB connector coupled to the on-board memory for connecting to a USB port of a computer appliance, and an extension/retraction mechanism coupled to the connector and on-board memory for extending the connector from an enclosure of the drive and for retracting the connector when not in use. In various embodiments a light is also provided for use with finding female USB ports for connection, and as a utility light.
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