Thumb drive with retractable USB connector

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2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Connector movable between accessible and inaccessible positions

Reexamination Certificate

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07090515

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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