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Modular electronic device

  • US 7,349,216 B2
  • Filed: 11/08/2004
  • Issued: 03/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A modular electronic printing device including:

  • a cylindrical outer sleeve defining a number of external windows and housing a printhead, the sleeve further defining a media inlet and a media outlet;

    a first connector extending from a first end of said sleeve;

    a second connector located at an opposing second end of said sleeve;

    a plurality of contact strips disposed along the inside of the cylindrical outer sleeve with opposing ends respectively terminating at the first connector and the second connector;

    an electronic circuit located within the device and arranged to make electrical contact with medial portions of the contact strips;

    a visual display mounted within one of said windows and coupled to the electronic circuit; and

    one or more switches mounted in other said windows and coupled to the electronic circuit.

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