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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2004
Kuang-yu Wang, Saratoga, CA (US);
Jim NI, San Jose, CA (US);
Ren-kang Chiou, Fremont, CA (US);
Edward W. Lee, Mountain View, CA (US);
Kuang-Yu Wang, Saratoga, CA (US);
Jim Ni, San Jose, CA (US);
Ren-Kang Chiou, Fremont, CA (US);
Edward W. Lee, Mountain View, CA (US);
Super Talent Electronics, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A computer peripheral device including a USB plug connector in which a reinforced connecting ring is mounted over the front flange of a two-part housing, and includes an opening through which the USB plug connector protrudes. The connecting ring includes a collar that is sized to mount over the front flange using an interference fit. The connecting ring also includes a front plate that protects a front of the housing from damage during use. An optional rear connecting ring is used to further secure the housing together.