Thumb drive with retractable USB connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6979210
APP PUB NO 20050130468A1
SERIAL NO

10903412

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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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ANU IP LLC4601 WILLARD AVE CHEVY CHASE MD 20815

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Garrett, Peter Aptos, CA 57 1228
Hale, Everett Tehachapi, CA 5 186
Regen, Paul Felton, CA 32 1203

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