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A44 - buttons, pins, buckles, slide fasteners, or
the like
A44B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for
in other groups of this subclass . . . . .
A45 - Travelling or camp equipment
A45F 05/00 - Holders or carriers for hand
articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B05 - Processes for applying liquids or other
fluent materials to surfaces, in general
B05D 01/36 - Successively applying liquids
or other fluent materials, e.g. without
intermediate treatment . . . . . . . . . .
B32 - layered products, i.e. products built-up
of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or
honeycomb, form
B32B 03/00 - Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external
or internal discontinuities or
unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar
form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B32B 03/10 - characterised by a
discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or
formed of separate pieces of material .
B44 - Producing decorative effects
B44C 01/22 - Removing surface- material,
e.g. by engraving, by etching . . . . . .
C23 - Coating metallic material
C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation . . . . . .
C25 - Processes for the electrolytic or
electrophoretic production of coatings
C25D 05/02 - Electroplating of selected
surface areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E05 - Bolts or fastening devices for wings,
specially for doors or windows
E05C 09/00 - Arrangement of simultaneously-
actuated bolts or other securing devices
at well-separated positions on the same
wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E05D 05/10 - Pins, sockets or sleeves . . . .
E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing
movement between relatively-movable
hinge parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E05F 01/08 - spring-actuated . . . . . . . . . 10 IPC Catchword Index
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F21 - Functional features or details of lighting
devices or systems thereof 10
F21V 08/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre
optic devices, in lighting devices or
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
G01 - Radio direction-finding
G01S 01/00 - Beacons or beacon
systems transmitting signals having
11
a characteristic or characteristics
capable of being detected by non-
directional receivers and defining
directions, positions, or position lines
2 fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters 11
3 G03 - apparatus or arrangements for taking
photographs or for projecting or viewing
them 12
4 G03B 17/02 - Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 G06 - Data processing systems or methods,
specially adapted for administrative,
4 commercial, financial, managerial,
supervisory or forecasting purposes 13
G06Q 40/00 - Finance, e.g. banking,
investment or tax processing . . . . . . 13
4 G09 - Arrangements or circuits for control of
indicating devices using static means to
present variable information 13
4 G09G 05/00 - Control arrangements or
circuits for visual indicators common to
cathode-ray tube indicators and other
visual indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5
H01 - Electric switches 14
H01H 03/00 - Mechanisms for operating
contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
H01H 09/02 - Bases, casings, or covers . . . 14
H01L 31/042 - including a panel or array of
photoelectric cells, e.g. solar cells . . . 14
H01M 02/10 - Mountings . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access
to live contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6
H03 - Pulse technique 21
6 H03K 17/94 - characterised by the way in
which the control signals are generated 21
7
7 H04H04B
- Transmission
01/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in
21
which transmitter and receiver form a
structural unit and in which at least one
7 part is used for functions of transmitting
and receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
H04L 09/32 - including means for verifying
the identity or authority of a user of the
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7
H05 - Printed circuits 22
H05K 05/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers
for electric apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . 22
H05K 05/02 - Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
H05K 07/00 - Constructional details common
8 to different types of electric apparatus . 23
Patent Index 25
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A44B 99/00: buttons, pins, buckles, slide fasteners, or the like Ü Subject
matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
App. No. 20100107377 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Clamping device for portable electronic device
Abstract A clamping device for clamping a portable electronic device is provided. The clamping device
includes a mounting board and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes two
adjusting members, two sliding blocks, and a sliding rail. The adjusting members can adjust the
positions of the sliding blocks on the sliding rail. The sliding rail is selectively attached to the
mounting board, either horizontally or vertically.
Pri. Date 20070228 App. Date 20100112 Pub. Date 20100506

A45F 05/00: Travelling or camp equipment Ü Holders or carriers for

hand articles
App. No. 20100118476 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Accessory strap securing mechanism
Abstract An accessory strap securing mechanism is positioned on a portable electronic device to assemble
an accessory strap thereon. The portable electronic device defines an assembling slot. The
accessory strap securing mechanism includes a securing member and a holder. The securing
member is received in the assembling slot. The securing member defines a space and includes
a stopper portion and a latching portion. The latching portion defines two pin holes. The holder
rotatably engages in the pin holes and is received in the space, and the holder has a position
abutting the stopper portion.
Pri. Date 20081110 App. Date 20090921 Pub. Date 20100513

B05D 01/36: Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

to surfaces, in general Ü Processes for applying liquids or other fluent
materials Ü Successively applying liquids or other fluent materials, e.g.
without intermediate treatment
App. No. 20100108343 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Housing and manufacturing method thereof
Abstract A housing, comprising a substrate; and a vacuum depositing coating formed on the substrate
by vacuum depositing method, the vacuum depositing coating including a first metal coating, a
second metal coating formed on the first metal coating, and a third metal coating formed on
the second metal coating; wherein the first metal coating is an aluminum coating having a light
transmittance of about 25-35%, the second metal coating is a silicon dioxide coating having a
thickness of about 150-450 nm, and the third metal coating is a titanium coating having a light
transmittance of about 45-55%. A method for making the housing is also described.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090903 Pub. Date 20100506

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B32B 03/00

B32B 03/00: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form
App. No. 20100112293 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Device housing and method for manufacturing the same
Abstract A device housing and a method of fabricating the device housing are provided. The device
housing includes a base housing, a bottom coating, a vacuum evaporation coating, an
intermediate coating, a fill coating and a top coating. The base housing is recessed to define
a plurality of textured portions. The bottom coating is formed on the base housing and covers
the textured portions. The vacuum evaporation coating is formed on the bottom coating. The
intermediate coating is formed on the vacuum evaporation coating and has recessed sections
corresponding to the textured portions. The fill coating is formed on the intermediate coating and
fills the recessed sections. The top coating covers the intermediate coating and the fill coating.
Pri. Date 20081106 App. Date 20091023 Pub. Date 20100506

App. No. 20100118498 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Waterproof seal for portable electronic devices
Abstract A waterproof seal includes a first body and a second body. The first body is formed by inserting
molding, and includes a first metal plate inside. The first body further includes a first flat surface,
and defines a first groove in the first flat surface. The second body is formed by inserting molding,
and includes a second metal plate inside. The second body further includes a second flat surface
matching the first flat surface, and defines a second groove in the second flat surface. When the
first flat surface clings to the second flat surface, a gap is formed between the first body and the
second body for allowing a flexible printed circuit board to extend through.
Pri. Date 20081110 App. Date 20091013 Pub. Date 20100513

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C23C 14/24

B32B 03/10: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form Ü characterised by a discontinuous layer,
i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
App. No. 20100112297 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Housing and method for making the same
Abstract A housing, comprising a substrate; a micro-arc oxide film formed on the substrate; and a plurality
of grooves formed on the oxide film; wherein all or part of the oxide film is polished to present a
glossy appearance, the grooves are formed on the polished region of the oxide film. A method
for making housing, comprising providing a substrate; micro-arc oxidizing the substrate to form
a micro-arc oxide film on the substrate; polishing at least part of the micro-arc oxide film; and
etching the polished surface of the micro-arc oxide film to form grooves in the polished surface.
Pri. Date 20081030 App. Date 20090921 Pub. Date 20100506

App. No. 20100112298 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Method for making housing and housing thereof
Abstract A method for making housing, comprising providing a substrate; etching the substrate to form
a plurality of grooves on a surface of the substrate; micro-arc oxidizing the substrate to form a
micro-arc oxide film in the grooves and on the surface of the substrate; and polishing the micro-
arc oxide film formed on the surface of the substrate. A housing, comprising a substrate, the
substrate having a plurality of grooves defined therein; and a micro-arc oxide film formed on the
surface of the substrate and in the grooves; wherein the oxide film formed on the surface of the
substrate is polished to present a glossy appearance.
Pri. Date 20081030 App. Date 20090921 Pub. Date 20100506

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100118498 page 5

B44C 01/22: Producing decorative effects Ü Processes, not specifically

provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects Ü Removing
surface- material, e.g. by engraving, by etching
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100112293 page 5

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E05C 09/00

C23C 14/24: Coating metallic material Ü Coating by vacuum evaporation,

by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material Ü
characterised by the process of coating Ü Vacuum evaporation
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100112293 page 5

C25D 05/02: Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production

of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the process Ü Electroplating
of selected surface areas
App. No. 20100108344 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Housing for electronic device and method of making the housing
Abstract A method of making a housing, comprising the steps of providing a transparent plastic substrate,
the substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface; coating at least portions of the outer
surface with a photosensitizer; activating the substrate by using an energy ray to irradiate areas
of the outer surface covered with the photosensitizer to form a conductive medium layer thereon;
electroplating the activated substrate, an electroplated coating formed on the irradiated area in
a predetermined pattern; forming an electrophoretic coating on the surface of the electroplated
coating by an electrophoresis process; and forming a paint coating on the inner surface of the
substrate. A housing made by the present method is provided.
Pri. Date 20081030 App. Date 20090921 Pub. Date 20100506

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100112297 page 6 20100112298 page 6

E05C 09/00: Bolts or fastening devices for wings, specially for doors
or windows Ü Arrangement of simultaneously-actuated bolts or other
securing devices at well-separated positions on the same wing
App. No. 20100109345 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism used in a portable electronic device includes a housing having an
assembly groove and at least one holding aperture, a cover forming at least one lock and a rib at
two ends thereof respectively, a latch member, and an elastic unit. The lock latches the holding
aperture correspondingly, the latch member is slidably assembled in the assembly groove, the
elastic unit is assembled in the assembly groove and resists the latch member, and the latch
member latches the rib to latch the cover with the housing.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090831 Pub. Date 20100506

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E05D 11/10

E05D 05/10: Hinges or other suspension devices for doors, windows,

or wings Ü Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
Ü Pins, sockets or sleeves
App. No. 20100125978 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Hinge assembly and portable electronic device using same
Abstract A hinge assembly used in a portable electronic device includes a hinged portion, an assembled
portion and a connecting shaft. The hinged portion is rotatably assembled with the assembled
portion by the connecting shaft. One end of the hinged portion defines a blind hole axially
recessed therein. The assembled portion defines an assembled through hole there through. The
connecting shaft adjustably penetrates through the assembled through hole of the assembled
portion and inserts into the blind hole of the hinged portion to adjust the tightness between the
hinged portion and the assembled portion. The invention also describes an electronic device
using the hinge assembly.
Pri. Date 20081125 App. Date 20090818 Pub. Date 20100527

E05D 11/10: Hinges or other suspension devices for doors, windows,

or wings Ü Additional features or accessories of hinges Ü Devices for
preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
App. No. 20100107366 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Hinge assembly for foldable electronic device
Abstract A hinge assembly includes a shaft, a cam, a follower, and an resilient member. The cam, the
follower, and the resilient member are mounted with the shaft in turn. One end of the cam has a
first outer cam portion and a first inner cam portion. One end of the follower has a second outer
cam portion and a second inner cam portion respectively engaging with the first outer and inner
cam portions. The resilient member is contained in such a manner that the cam portions of the
follower resist the cam portions of the cam due to the decompression of the resilient member, and
when the follower is manually rotated relative to the cam about a small original angle, the follower
is automatically rotated relative to the cam due to the decompression of the resilient member.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090615 Pub. Date 20100506

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E05D 11/10

App. No. 20100125972 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Hinge mechanism and portable electronic device using the same
Abstract A hinge mechanism comprises a follower, a cam and a first spring. The first spring is spiral, one
end of the first spring is mounted to the follower, another end of the first spring is mounted to the
cam. The cam rotates relative to the follower about a rotating axis, the first spring is compressed
to accumulate elastic force, until the line connecting two ends of the first spring is parallel to the
rotating axis where the first spring is mostly compressed to accumulate maximum of the elastic
force and the hinge mechanism is in an intermediate state. Once the cam is rotated over the
intermediate state, the first spring is expanded under previously accumulated elastic force, which
drive the cam continuously rotated relative to the follower.
Pri. Date 20081125 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100527

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F21V 08/00

E05F 01/08: Devices for moving wings into open or closed position
Ü Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this
subclass Ü spring-actuated
App. No. 20100122432 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Hinge assembly for portable electronic devices
Abstract A hinge assembly for pivotably coupling a cover section and a body section comprise a first
coupling element, a second coupling element including a first latching block and a second latching
block spaced from the first latching block, the first latching block and the second latching block
being configured for latching with the cover section, and an elastic element. One end of an elastic
element is fixed to the first coupling element, another end of the elastic element is fixed to the
second coupling element.
Pri. Date 20081120 App. Date 20090416 Pub. Date 20100520

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100107366 page 8 20100125972 page 9

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G01S 01/00

F21V 08/00: Functional features or details of lighting devices or systems

thereof Ü Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices
or systems
App. No. 20100124056 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Light guiding assembly
Abstract A light guiding assembly is provided. The light guiding assembly includes a first light guiding
plate, a second light guiding plate, and a shielding plate. The second light guiding plate is located
adjacent to the first light guiding plate. The shielding plate is positioned between the first light
guiding plate and the second light guiding plate, to prevent light guided by the first light guiding
plate and light guided by the second light guiding plate from mixing.
Pri. Date 20081120 App. Date 20081231 Pub. Date 20100520

G01S 01/00: Radio direction-finding Ü Beacons or beacon systems

transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable
of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions,
positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters
App. No. 20100114750 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Title Communication device and method for securing an internet bank account
Abstract A communication device and method for securing an Internet bank account include setting an
alarm password and an access password corresponding to the Internet bank account, accessing
the website of the Internet bank, and generate an activation command and the access password if
the alarm password is input. The communication device and method further include executing the
activation command to activate a global position system to acquire location information, sending
an alarm message to a receiving device of the one or more emergency dispatchers, and sending
the access password to the website of the Internet bank so as to log into the Internet bank account.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090826 Pub. Date 20100506

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G03B 17/02

App. No. 20100127926 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Title Electronic device and power conservation method thereof
Abstract An electronic device and method for conserving power of a global position system (GPS) include
setting a time interval to acquire movement parameters of the electronic device, and activating
the GPS and a three-axis accelerometer to acquire the movement parameters of the electronic
device. The electronic device and method further include determining if the electronic device is at
rest, maintaining an active state of the GPS if the electronic device is not at rest, or disabling the
GPS if the electronic device is at rest.
Pri. Date 20081121 App. Date 20090924 Pub. Date 20100527

G03B 17/02: apparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for

projecting or viewing them Ü Details of cameras or camera bodies Ü
Bodies
App. No. 20100124415 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Dust protector for camera module and portable electronic device using the same
Abstract A dust protector module comprises a protective cover and a decorative element. The decorative
element defines a receiving area corresponding to the protective cover, the receiving area has
the same shape and a smaller size than the protective cover. Therefore, the protective cover is
frictionally engaged in the receiving area.
Pri. Date 20081120 App. Date 20081223 Pub. Date 20100520

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H01H 03/00

G06Q 40/00: Data processing systems or methods, specially adapted

for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or
forecasting purposes Ü Finance, e.g. banking, investment or tax processing
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100114750 page 11

G09G 05/00: Arrangements or circuits for control of indicating devices

using static means to present variable information Ü Control arrangements
or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators
and other visual indicators
App. No. 20100110054 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) Limited
Title Display module and method for using the same
Abstract A display module used in a portable electronic device includes a display unit and a processor unit.
The display unit includes a main display and a subsidiary display electronically connected to the
main display. The processor unit is electronically connected to the display unit. The processor unit
sends signals received by the portable electronic device to the display unit to display images of
the signals. The processor unit identifies the signals and selects either of the two display modes
according to the identifying results. The images of the signals are displayed in both the main
display and the subsidiary display when a common display mode is selected, and the images of
the signals are displayed in only the subsidiary display when an energy-saving display mode is
selected.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090615 Pub. Date 20100506

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H01L 31/042

H01H 03/00: Electric switches Ü Mechanisms for operating contacts

App. No. 20100108483 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Slide-type button assembly
Abstract A slide-type button assembly includes a body member, a sliding member slidably mounted in
the body member, and an elastic member. The body member includes a sidewall, the sidewall
defining an opening. The sliding member is slidably mounted in the body member, and partially
exposing out of the opening. The elastic member is disposed between the body member and
the sliding member, providing a force against the sliding member and press the sliding member
against the interior surface of the sidewall.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20091027 Pub. Date 20100506

H01H 09/02: Electric switches Ü Details of switching devices, not covered

by groups Ü Bases, casings, or covers
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100108483 page 14

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H01M 02/10

H01L 31/042: Semiconductor devices Ü Semiconductor devices sensitive

to infra-red radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength,
or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion
of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control
of electrical energy by such radiation Ü adapted as conversion devices
Ü including a panel or array of photoelectric cells, e.g. solar cells
App. No. 20100124950 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device includes a battery and an electricity generating device. The electricity
generating device includes at least one solar receiving board, at least one controller, a voltage
transducer and an accumulator. The solar receiving board is mounted on the outer surface of the
portable electronic device to absorb solar energy and convert solar energy into electric energy.
The controller is electrically connected with solar receiving board and the voltage transducer to
control the electricity generating device. The voltage transducer electrically connected with the
controller to transduce the voltage of the generated electricity into a voltage suitable for operating
the portable electronic device. The accumulator stores the electric energy and charges the battery
when the electrical quantity of the battery becomes low.
Pri. Date 20081119 App. Date 20090303 Pub. Date 20100520

H01M 02/10: Processes or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion
of chemical energy into electrical energy Ü Constructional details, or
processes of manufacture, of the non-active parts Ü Mountings
App. No. 20100112426 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a door, two elastic
members and a holding unit, the housing defines a cutout, the door slidably engage with the
cutout, the cutout is closed by the door with the elastic resisting the door, the door can be opened
by external force and not be removed from the housing, thus, a battery can be assembled in the
housing.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090914 Pub. Date 20100506

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App. No. 20100119923 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a door, two first
elastic members and a holding unit, the housing defines a cutout, the door slidably engage with
the cutout, the cutout is closed by the door with the elastic resisting the door, the door can be
opened by external force and not be removed from the housing, thus, a battery can be assembled
in the housing.
Pri. Date 20081112 App. Date 20090914 Pub. Date 20100513

App. No. 20100119924 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery latching device for portable electronic device
Abstract A battery latching device is using for accommodating a battery and includes a housing, two
opposite latching portions, a resisting portion, and a stopping member. The housing has a bottom
wall and configured for accommodating the battery therein. The latching portions are formed on
the bottom wall of the housing, and are configured for limiting the two opposite sides of the battery.
The resisting portion are formed on the bottom wall of the housing and aligned with one end of the
latching portions. The stopping member is retained to the bottom wall of the housing and aligned
with another end of the latching portions. The two opposite ends of the battery are hold between
the resisting portion and the stopping portion. When detaching the battery from the housing, the
stopping member is capable of being pressed toward the bottom wall to release the battery.
Pri. Date 20081112 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100513

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App. No. 20100119925 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover assembly for portable electronic device
Abstract A battery cover assembly using for accommodating a battery therein comprises a battery cover
and a housing. The battery cover has a plurality of arcuate elements protruding therefrom. Each
arcuate element has a latching portion protruding therefrom. The housing has a plurality of guiding
grooves corresponding to the arcuate elements of the battery cover. The housing further has a
plurality of troughs latching with the latching portions and a plurality of notches corresponding to
the troughs. The arcuate elements are rotatably received in the guiding grooves. The notches
communicate with the troughs, the latching portions releasably latches into the troughs via the
notches. When the latching portions is received into the troughs, the battery cover is rotated
relative to the housing to latch the latching portions in the troughs.
Pri. Date 20081113 App. Date 20090624 Pub. Date 20100513

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App. No. 20100124695 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery assembly for portable electronic device
Abstract A battery cover assembly is using for accommodating a battery therein. The battery cover
assembly comprises a housing, a battery cover, and a elastic member. The housing has a
depressed portion, a space and a latching trough defined therein. The depressed portion is
configured for accommodating the battery therein. The battery cover is configured for covering the
depressed portion of the housing. The battery cover has a shaft and a latching portion protruding
therefrom. The shaft is corresponding to the space of the housing. The shaft is rotatably held
in the space to rotatably latching the battery cover with the housing. The latching portion is
corresponding to the latching trough of the housing. The latching portion is latched within the
latching trough. The elastic member is fixed between the housing and the battery cover. The
elastic member provides an elastic force for rotating the battery cover relative to the housing.
Pri. Date 20081114 App. Date 20090616 Pub. Date 20100520

App. No. 20100124696 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism for a portable electronic device, includes a housing having sliding
grooves defined at each side thereof, a cover forming rail sections at the to sides thereof to
correspondingly engage with the sliding grooves, and an elastic module. The elastic module
connects to the housing and the cover respectively, after the cover slides a predetermined
distance relative to the housing, the elastic module provides elastic force to slide the cover further.
Pri. Date 20081117 App. Date 20090911 Pub. Date 20100520

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App. No. 20100124697 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism includes a housing and a cover engageable with the housing, the
housing has two sliding grooves defined at two sides thereof and a plurality of latching holes at
an end thereof. The cover forms rails at the two sides thereof to engage with the sliding grooves
accordingly and a plurality of latches at an end thereof to latch into the latching holes of the
housing correspondingly. The housing forms at least a stopping slot, the cover forms at least a
stopping body, the stopping body is slidably received in the stopping slot and cannot slide out from
the stopping slot.
Pri. Date 20081114 App. Date 20090928 Pub. Date 20100520

App. No. 20100124698 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover assembly for portable electronic device
Abstract A battery cover assembly comprises a housing, a battery cover, a magnetic element and iron
core. The battery cover has a first surface facing the housing. The battery cover has a plurality
of latching portions protruding from the first surface and located adjacent to one side thereof.
The magnetic element is mounted to the first surface of the battery cover and located adjacent
to anther side thereof. The iron core is mounted to the housing corresponding to the magnetic
element. The magnetic element is magnetically attracted with the contacting portion and the
latching portions are correspondingly latched in the latching slots, which corporately latches the
battery cover to the housing.
Pri. Date 20081119 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100520

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H01R 13/44

H01R 13/44: Electrically-conductive connections Ü Details of coupling

devices of the kinds covered by groups or Ü Means for preventing
access to live contacts
App. No. 20100112838 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Card socket assembly
Abstract A card socket assembly includes a main body, a hinge assembly; a cover rotatably assembled on
the main body by the hinge assembly; and a release button releasably latching the cover to the
main body. When the release button is detached from the cover, the cover is rotated relative to
the main body by the hinge assembly.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090727 Pub. Date 20100506

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H04L 09/32

H03K 17/94: Pulse technique Ü Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not

by contact-making and -breaking Ü characterised by the way in which
the control signals are generated
App. No. 20100127897 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Multi-status key assembly
Abstract A multi-status key assembly is described. The multi-status key assembly includes a pressing
body, a support member and a pressing cover. The support member is disposed between the
pressing cover and the pressing body. A pressing pole and direction pressing poles protrude from
the pressing body.
Pri. Date 20081127 App. Date 20090220 Pub. Date 20100527

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H05K 05/00

H04B 01/38: Transmission Ü Details of transmission systems, not covered

by a single one of groups Ü Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter
and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used
for functions of transmitting and receiving
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100124950 page 15

H04L 09/32: Transmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

Ü Arrangements for secret or secure communication Ü including means
for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100114750 page 11

H05K 05/00: Printed circuits Ü Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric

apparatus
App. No. 20100110619 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery cover detachably assembled to the
housing, a power module, and a switch mounted in the housing. The switch is turned on by
a portion of the battery cover pressing the switch when the battery cover is assembled to the
housing.
Pri. Date 20081031 App. Date 20090717 Pub. Date 20100506

App. No. 20100118477 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Power supply device
Abstract A power supply device is provided as an accessory to a portable electronic device to supply
electric power to the portable electronic device. The power supply device includes a shell and a
battery. The shell defines a concave assembling portion for assembling the portable electronic
device therein and is configured to provide a better viewing angle of the portable electronic device.
The battery is assembled within the shell to supply electric power.
Pri. Date 20081112 App. Date 20091013 Pub. Date 20100513

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H05K 07/00

App. No. 20100128419 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Cover assembly
Abstract A cover assembly used in a portable electronic device is described. The cover assembly includes
a body member defining a hole and a cover member defining at least one latching block. The
hole is surrounded by an inner peripheral wall. The inner peripheral wall is defined at least one
L-shaped slot. The latching block is releasably received in the L-shaped slot, while the cover
member cover is rotatably connected to the body member to expose or close off the hole.
Pri. Date 20081121 App. Date 20090224 Pub. Date 20100527

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100118476 page 4 20100118498 page 5

H05K 05/02: Printed circuits Ü Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric

apparatus Ü Details
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100108343 page 4 20100108344 page 7

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H05K 07/00

H05K 07/00: Printed circuits Ü Constructional details common to different

types of electric apparatus
App. No. 20100124001 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device comprises a cover member, a body member, and a power generating
assembly. The cover member is slidably mounted to the body member. The power generating
assembly includes a power generating device and a rack assembly. The power generating device
includes a toothed gear and a stator. The toothed gear is rotatably clockwise or counter clockwise
mounted to the stator. The stator is fixed to the body member. The rack assembly includes
a fastening portion and a rack portion opposite to the fastening portion. The fastening portion
is fixed to the cover member. The rack portion meshes with the toothed gear, thus the power
generating device driving the rack assembly and the cover member to slide relative to the body
member.
Pri. Date 20081120 App. Date 20090831 Pub. Date 20100520

App. No. 20100128420 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Cover assembly
Abstract A cover assembly used in a portable electronic device is described. The cover assembly includes
a body member defining an earphone hole and a cover member defining a through hole. The
cover member is rotatably mounted to the body member to cover or expose the earphone hole.
Pri. Date 20081127 App. Date 20090224 Pub. Date 20100527

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Patent Index

Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100107366 8 20100107377 4 20100108343 4
20100108344 7 20100108483 14 20100109345 7
20100110054 13 20100110619 22 20100112293 5
20100112297 6 20100112298 6 20100112426 15
20100112838 20 20100114750 11 20100118476 4
20100118477 22 20100118498 5 20100119923 16
20100119924 16 20100119925 17 20100122432 10
20100124001 24 20100124056 11 20100124415 12
20100124695 18 20100124696 18 20100124697 19
20100124698 19 20100124950 15 20100125972 9
20100125978 8 20100127897 21 20100127926 12
20100128419 23 20100128420 24

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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC Page

BEACONS radio or radar BEACONS G01S 01/00 11
CABINET(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 22
CARRIER(S) for umbrellas or walking sticks A45F 05/00 4
CASING(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 22
CELLULAR [materials] layered products with a layer of CELLULAR structure B32B 03/00 5
COMPILING statistics G06 13
COMPUTER(S) G06 13
CONTAINER(S) for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 22
DATA processing G06 13
DECORATING B44 6
DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 7
DRAWERS for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 22
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL processes or apparatus in general C25 7
ELECTROLYSIS C25 7
ENGRAVING processes B44C 01/22 6
EQUATIONS solving EQUATIONS G06 13
ETCHING processes for producing decorations B44C 01/22 6
FUNCTIONS evaluating FUNCTIONS G06 13
GATES operation or control of GATES E05 7
HABERDASHERY A44 4
HARDENING preventing HARDENING of paint brushes B44 6
INDICATING control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators G09G 05/00 13
MEASURING G01 11
METAL(S) electrolytic processes C25 7
MOISTENING apparatus for MOISTENING surfaces, in general B05 4
PLASTIC [materials] coating with PLASTIC or substances in a plastic state B05 4
PLASTICS coating with PLASTICS B05 4
PRINT(S) making or treatment of photographic PRINT(S) G03 12
SKETCHING B44 6
SOLAR panel of photoelectric cells H01L 31/042 15
SPRAYING B05 4
STICK(S) carriers for walking STICK(S) A45F 05/00 4
STIPPLING [appliances] B44 6
STOVING enamels C23 7
SURFACE(S) ornamenting or decorating SURFACE(S) B44 6
TRANSCEIVERS H04B 01/38 22
TRANSPARENCY(-IES) bearing pictures for projection G03 12
TRAP(S) doors E05 7
VARIABLES measuring VARIABLES G01 11
WINDOW(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 7
WORK artistic or decorative WORK B44 6
WORKING for artistic or decorative purposes B44 6

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