Thumb drive with retractable USB connector
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1. A thumb drive comprising:
- 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.
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Abstract
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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1. A thumb drive comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A thumb drive comprising:
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on-board memory for storing digital information;
a male USB connector coupled to the on-board memory and having an engagement direction for connecting to a USB port of a computer appliance; and
a light element positioned to provide light substantially in the engagement direction of the male USB connector. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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