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Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Moore Business Forms, Inc.

Volt Boats LLC

William L Poole

William Jefferson Westerinen

Thomas G Phillips

Jeffrey Alan Herold

Curt Andrew Steeb

Martin D Hall

James Duffus

Richard I Brass

William E Hoover

Ryan Ellis

Walter M Cloer

A hardware-based security module is used to protect an electronic device, especially a portable electronic device. The security module may determine either via timeout of a watchdog timer or via an explicit message to encrypt selected data on the electronic device. In addition, the electronic device may enter a limited function mode that only allows display of simplistic messages and supports network traffic with a recovery service. The recovery service may be able to use the network traffic to locate the electronic device. The security module may include a secure memory, a cryptographic function, a timer, and support for direct display of data on a monitor.

Hardware-based computer theft deterrence

Improvements to electrically powered watercraft including kayaks are disclosed. The watercraft comprises a hull defining a cavity and a battery powered retractable propulsion unit. The retractable propulsion unit can be retracted into the cavity with powered or unpowered means. Various retractable propulsion units are disclosed, including propulsion units that are steerable wherein the thrust can be selectively directed. Specific embodiments to improve the steerability of electrically powered watercraft are disclosed. Mechanisms for disengaging the steering controls from the retractable propulsion units are also disclosed. Locking mechanisms for locking the retractable propulsion unit in an extended or fully retracted position are also disclosed.

Electrically powered watercraft

A portable mini-desk having a body with a generally flat surface thereon and a front end and a back end, a legless pad positioned on an underside of the body, and a weight-bearing member affixed to a back end of the body. The body has a support structure extending upwardly therefrom adjacent the back end of the body. The weight-bearing member includes a pin extending outwardly from the support structure. A document holder member is affixed to the body generally adjacent the back end of the body. The document holder member is affixed to a support structure extending upwardly from the flat surface. The document holder member is affixed in cantable relationship to the support member. A mouse pad is removably connected to the support structure and extends outwardly from one side of the body.

Portable mini-desk

Umbrella supporting vest

A portable mini-desk comprising a body having a generally flat surface thereabout, a first surface connected to the body and capable of canting with respect to that body, and controls arranged about the body so as to maintain the first surface in at least one fixed position. A turntable is interposed between the first surface and the body. The turntable has a generally circular shape. The body has a generally planar base, a plurality of vertical walls extending from the base, an upper surface generally parallel to the base, and an inclined surface extending from the upper surface. The controller is made up of a first geared member connected to the first surface, a second geared member disposed adjacent to the first geared member, an arm connected to the second geared member, and a lever connected to the arm. A spring is incorporated into the body so as to properly bias the arm. A telephone holder is cantably positioned about the body. This telephone holder comprises a socket, a ball received by the socket, an elongate member fastened to the ball and extending from the socket, and an enclosure for holding a telephone.

Mini-desk

An improved business forms stationery assembly including plurality of continuous record webs that are disposed one on top of the other and that may be folded in zig-zag fashion, into a pack of alternate fold lengths. The record webs are joined together by a plurality of paper staple tongues that are oppositely directed in alternate fold lengths of the stationery assembly.

Business forms stationery assembly

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Houston, TX, United States of America

William L Poole