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A44 - buttons, pins, buckles, slide fasteners, or
the like 4 F16C 29/02 - Sliding-contact bearings . . . .
A44B 01/00 - Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F16H 21/44 - for conveying or interconverting
A44B 21/00 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . .
B05D 03/06 - by exposure to radiation . . . .
B05D 05/12 - to obtain a coating with specific
electrical properties . . . . . . . . . . .
B23 - Other working of metal
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting
metal parts or objects by metal-working
techniques, not otherwise provided for .
B29 - Shaping or joining of plastics
B29C 39/00 - Shaping by casting, i.e.
introducing the moulding material into
a mould or between confining surfaces
without significant moulding pressure . .
B32 - layered products, i.e. products built-up
of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or
honeycomb, form
B32B 01/02 - Receptacles, e.g. tanks . . . .
B32B 03/00 - Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external
or internal discontinuities or
unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar
form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B32B 03/10 - characterised by a
discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or
formed of separate pieces of material .
B32B 15/08 - of synthetic resin . . . . . . . .
B44 - Producing decorative effects
B44C 01/22 - Removing surface- material,
e.g. by engraving, by etching . . . . . .
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C23 - Coating metallic material 7
C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation . . . . . . 7
C23C 14/34 - Sputtering . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E05 - Bolts or fastening devices for wings,
specially for doors or windows 7
E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially
designed for securing wings . . . . . . . 7
F16 - Devices for fastening or securing
constructional elements or machine parts
together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps,
clipsor wedges 8
2 F16B 17/00 - Fastening means
without screw-thread for connecting
3 constructional elements or machine
parts by a part of or on one member
entering a hole in the other . . . . . . . 8
8
oscillating or reciprocating motions . . . 9
G09 - Arrangements or circuits for control of
4 indicating devices using static means to
present variable information 10
G09G 05/00 - Control arrangements or
4 circuits for visual indicators common to
5 cathode-ray tube indicators and other
visual indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5
H01 - Processes or means, e.g. batteries, for
the direct conversion of chemical energy
6 into electrical energy 11
H01M 02/10 - Mountings . . . . . . . . . . . 11
H01Q 01/24 - with receiving set . . . . . . . . 14
6 H01R 13/46 - Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating
6 engagement or disengagement of
coupling parts or for holding them in
engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 H04 - Telephonic communication 17
H04M 01/00 - Substation equipment, e.g. for
use by subscribers . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
H05 - Printed circuits 18
6 H05K 01/18 - Printed circuits structurally
6 associated with non-printed electric
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
H05K 05/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers
for electric apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . 18
H05K 07/00 - Constructional details common
6 to different types of electric apparatus . 18
H05K 07/20 - Modifications to facilitate
cooling, ventilating, or heating . . . . . . 19
7 H05K 09/00 - Screening of apparatus
7 or components against electric or
magnetic fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Patent Index 21
7 IPC Catchword Index 22
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B05D 01/36

A44B 01/00: buttons, pins, buckles, slide fasteners, or the like Ü Buttons
App. No. 20100095488 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Cover latching mechanism
Abstract A cover latching mechanism is provided including a base member, a cover member, and a button
assembly. The cover member includes a latching hook. The button assembly includes a latching
jaw and two elastic resisting arms. The latching hook and the latching jaw interlatch with each
other when the cover member latches to the housing member. The elastic resisting arms are
secured to the housing member and restore the button assembly back to its original position
when releasing the latching of the latching hook and the latching jaw.
Pri. Date 20081020 App. Date 20090709 Pub. Date 20100422

A44B 21/00:
App. No. 20100088861 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Cover latching mechanism
Abstract A cover latching mechanism is provided including a base member, a cover member, and a
button assembly. The base member includes an elastic hook. The cover member is detachable
assembled to the base member. The button assembly is fixed to the cover member and movable
relative to the cover member to latch to or release from the elastic hook. The button assembly
includes a button member having a positioning arm and a sleeve portion and further defining
a elastic hooking hole. The elastic hook engages into the elastic hooking hole so that the
elastic hook latches the button assembly with the base member. The positioning arm secures
the button assembly to the cover member. The restoring member can be deformed when the
button assembly pressed, so that the elastic hook releases out of the elastic hooking hole.
Pri. Date 20081013 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100415

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. 20100104833 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Device housing and manufacturing method for fabricating the same
Abstract A device housing and a manufacturing method for fabricating the device housing are provided.
The device housing includes a transparent substrate, a first decorative coating formed on the
transparent substrate, a second decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and the
transparent substrate, and a third decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and
the second decorative coating. The first decorative coating has a grid pattern appearance. The
second decorative coating is light reflective. The third decorative coating has a color that contrasts
against the first decorative coating.
Pri. Date 20081024 App. Date 20091021 Pub. Date 20100429

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B05D 05/12

B05D 03/06: Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

to surfaces, in general Ü Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or
other fluent materials are to be applied Ü by exposure to radiation
App. No. 20100098890 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Device housing and method for making the same
Abstract A device housing includes a substrate made of plastic, a base paint layer formed on the substrate
surface, a vacuum coated layer formed on the base paint layer, a portion of the vacuum coated
layer being textured out to form a pattern thereon, a transparent middle paint layer formed on the
vacuum coated layer, and a transparent top layer formed on the middle paint layer, the top layer
made of paint a having a soft tactility.
Pri. Date 20081017 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100422

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100104833 page 4

B05D 05/12: Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

to surfaces, in general Ü Processes for applying liquids or other fluent
materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
Ü to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties
App. No. 20100098920 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Device housing and method for making the same
Abstract A device housing, comprising a plastic substrate; a base paint layer formed on one surface of the
substrate; a vacuum coated layer formed on the base paint layer, the vacuum coated layer having
a metallic appearance; a transparent middle paint layer formed on the vacuum coated layer; a
pattern layer formed on parts of the middle paint layer, the pattern layer having a predetermined
pattern; and a transparent top paint layer formed on the surface of the pattern layer and the parts
of the middle paint layer not covered by the pattern layer, the top paint layer being made of a paint
having a soft tactility. A method for making the present device housing is provided.
Pri. Date 20081017 App. Date 20090911 Pub. Date 20100422

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B32B 03/10

B23P 11/00: Other working of metal Ü Connecting or disconnecting

metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided
for
App. No. 20100085690 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Device housing with decorative pattern and method of manufacturing same
Abstract A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a base device housing, a decorative
pattern area, and a plurality of metallic balls. The base device housing defines a plurality of
receiving holes. The decorative pattern area is formed in the exterior surface of the base device
housing. The metallic balls are positioned in the receiving holes and located inside or outside the
decorative pattern area. A method of manufacturing the device housing is also provided.
Pri. Date 20081008 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100408

App. No. 20100097757 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Shield can and method for fabricating the same
Abstract A shield can includes a frame having a hole in the top wall thereof, and an enclosure attached to
the frame and covering the hole. The frame and the enclosure are formed by punching a metallic
piece, the enclosure corresponds to the hole in shape and size, the enclosure is fixed to the upper
surface of the top wall. The invention also discloses the method for fabricating the shield can.
Pri. Date 20081017 App. Date 20090825 Pub. Date 20100422

B29C 39/00: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Shaping by casting, i.e.

introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining
surfaces without significant moulding pressure
App. No. 20100097276 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Housing, method of making the housing, and electronic device using the housing
Abstract A housing for electronic device includes a substrate, the substrate be formed by a integration of
a metal member and a plastic member, the metal member and the plastic member cooperatively
forming an outer surface of the substrate; and an decorative coating formed on the outer surface.
A method for making the housing and a electronic device using the housing are provided.
Pri. Date 20081020 App. Date 20090917 Pub. Date 20100422

B32B 01/02: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
having a general shape other than plane Ü Receptacles, e.g. tanks
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100098890 page 5

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E05C 19/00

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
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100098920 page 5

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
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100097276 page 6 20100104833 page 4

B32B 15/08: 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 metal Ü comprising metal as the main or only constituent
of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance Ü of synthetic
resin
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100098890 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:
20100097276 page 6

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:
20100098920 page 5

C23C 14/34: 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 Sputtering
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100098890 page 5

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F16C 29/02

E05C 19/00: Bolts or fastening devices for wings, specially for doors or
windows Ü Other devices specially designed for securing wings
App. No. 20100102576 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Accessory securing mechanism
Abstract A accessory securing mechanism includes a housing member, a cover member, and an engaging
member. The housing member defines a cutout and forms a pole unit protruding from the bottom
of the cutout. The engaging member includes an elastic washer, the washer is sleeved into the
pole unit.
Pri. Date 20081023 App. Date 20090827 Pub. Date 20100429

F16B 17/00: Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements

or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clipsor
wedges Ü Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional
elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a
hole in the other
App. No. 20100092234 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Accessory securing mechanism
Abstract An accessory securing mechanism in electronic device includes a housing member defining an
assembling recess, an engaging member detachably assembled in the assembling recess, a
string detachably affixed to the engaging member, and a cover member; the engaging member is
detachably assembled in the assembling recess, the string is detachably affixed to the engaging
member and an end of the string extends out the assembling recess, the cover member covers
the housing member.
Pri. Date 20081010 App. Date 20090803 Pub. Date 20100415

F16C 29/02: shafts Ü Bearings for parts moving only linearly Ü Sliding-
contact bearings
App. No. 20100085721 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Slide mechanism for slide-type portable electronic device
Abstract A slide mechanism used in portable electronic device is described including a main plate, a slide
plate, two sliders, and two guiders. The slide plate can be installed on the main plate and slideable
relative to the main plate. The sliders can be attached to the slide plate. The guiders can be
attached to the main plate and configured for deformably guiding the sliders to move therealong,
the sliders positioned between the guiders. During the sliding process of the slide plate with
respect to the main plate, the sliders deform the guiders to slide the slide plate along the main
plate.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100408

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F16H 21/44

App. No. 20100091437 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Slide mechanism for slide-type portable electronic device
Abstract A slide mechanism used in portable electronic device is described including a main plate, a slide
plate, a parallelogrammically-shaped slider, and two guiders. The slider is attached to the slide
plate. The guiders are attached to the main plate and configured for deformably guiding the slider
to move therealong. The slider is positioned between the guiders. During the sliding process of
the slide plate with respect to the main plate, two corners of the slider deform the guiders to slide
the slide plate along the main plate.
Pri. Date 20081010 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100415

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G09G 05/00

F16H 21/44: gearing Ü Gearings comprising primarily only links or

levers, with or without slides Ü all movement being in, or parallel to, a
single plane Ü for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating
motions
App. No. 20100089192 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Slide mechanism for slide-type portable electronic device
Abstract A slide mechanism used in portable electronic device is described including a main plate, a
slide plate, and an elastic member. The elastic member includes a first mounting portion, a
second mounting portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion. Each of the
first curved portion and the second curved portion connects the first mounting portion and the
second mounting portion. The first mounting portion is secured to the main plate, and the second
mounting portion is secured to the sliding plate. The sliding plate slides lengthwise over the main
plate by the deformation or restoration of the elastic member.
Pri. Date 20081014 App. Date 20090610 Pub. Date 20100415

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. 20100090989 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device includes a cover assembly and a rotating mechanism. The rotating
mechanism is mounted to the cover assembly. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating
assembly and a driving assembly. The rotating assembly includes a driving wheel and a driven
wheel connected to the driving wheel. The driving wheel is connected to the rotating assembly.
The driving assembly drives the driven wheel to rotate via the driving wheel, thus giving a user a
rotating prompt.
Pri. Date 20081010 App. Date 20090805 Pub. Date 20100415

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H01M 02/10

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. 20100081043 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latching mechanism
Abstract A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes a
housing, a cover member and a button assembly arranged on the housing. The button assembly
includes a pressing member and an elastic member. The pressing member includes a locking
block. The cover member includes a locking member. The locking block is detachably interlocked
to the locking member. The elastic member is used to push the cover member away from the
housing.
Pri. Date 20080926 App. Date 20090311 Pub. Date 20100401

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H01M 02/10

App. No. 20100081045 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latching mechanism
Abstract A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes a
body member defining a battery receiving space, a battery cover attached to the body member to
cover the battery receiving space, and a button assembly. The battery cover including a clamping
portion. The button assembly includes a button. The button includes a latching portion. The
latching portion releasbly locks the latching portion to the clamping portion.
Pri. Date 20080926 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100401

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H01M 02/10

App. No. 20100086840 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery latching mechanism
Abstract A battery latching mechanism for securing a battery includes a resisting block, at least one elastic
member, and a lower body section. The lower body section comprises two latch arms. The battery
is received in the lower body section and latched between the two latch arms. The resisting block
is slidably received in the lower body section. when the resisting block is slid relative to the lower
body section to move apart the latch arms, the battery is released from between the latch arms,
and ejected out of the lower body section compressed by the elastic member.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20090930 Pub. Date 20100408

App. No. 20100092847 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latching mechanism and portable electronic device using same
Abstract A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes a
body member defining a battery receiving space, a battery cover placed above the body member
to cover the battery receiving space, and a button assembly. The battery cover including a
engaging portion. The button assembly includes a button. The button includes a latching portion.
The button is pivotably mounted to the body member to lock the latching portion to the engaging
portion or release the latching portion from the engaging portion.
Pri. Date 20081013 App. Date 20090925 Pub. Date 20100415

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H01R 13/46

App. No. 20100104931 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latching mechanism
Abstract A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes
a body member, a battery cover, and a button assembly. The battery cover includes a receiving
space used to mount a battery with the battery cover. One end of the battery cover is rotatably
mounted to the body member. The battery cover includes a latch. The button assembly includes a
button member. The button member is slidably mounted to the body member. The button member
includes a stopping block. The stopping block releasably latches with latch.
Pri. Date 20081028 App. Date 20090818 Pub. Date 20100429

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H01R 13/62

H01Q 01/24: Aerials Ü Details of, or arrangements associated with,

aerials Ü Supports Ü by structural association with other equipment
or articles Ü with receiving set
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100097276 page 6

H01R 13/46: Electrically-conductive connections Ü Details of coupling

devices of the kinds covered by groups or Ü Bases
App. No. 20100093235 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Card socket assembly
Abstract A card socket assembly includes a body member defining a receiving cavity and a cover member.
The cover member includes an elastic portion disposed at a first end thereof and abutting against
the body member, and a latching portion disposed at a second end thereof opposite to the first
end. The first end of the cover member is rotatably mounted to the body member. The latching
portion is configured for being detachably latched to the body member. The cover member is
configured for covering the receiving cavity and being capable of sliding against the elastic portion
to release the latching portion from the body member.
Pri. Date 20081013 App. Date 20090805 Pub. Date 20100415

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H01R 13/62

H01R 13/62: Electrically-conductive connections Ü Details of coupling

devices of the kinds covered by groups or Ü Means for facilitating
engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them
in engagement
App. No. 20100087080 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Surface contact card holder and portable electronic device using the same
Abstract A holder for a surface contact card includes a main body, a cover and an impeller. The main body
provides a receiving bay receiving the surface contact card therein. The cover is disposed on the
main body. The cover defines an opening. The impeller is slidably received in the opening for
pushing the surface contact card to remove it from the receiving bay. A portable electronic device
with the holder mounted on it is also disclosed.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20090224 Pub. Date 20100408

App. No. 20100093203 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Card socket assembly
Abstract A card socket assembly includes a base, two latching mechanisms, and an elastic member. The
base includes a mounting surface. The two latching mechanisms are oppositely fastened to the
mounting surface. The two latching mechanisms and the mounting surface cooperatively enclose
a card slot, used to receive a data card therein. The elastic member is disposed adjacent to the
card slot and exposed within the card slot. The elastic member elastically biases the data card
against the latching mechanisms.
Pri. Date 20081013 App. Date 20090721 Pub. Date 20100415

App. No. 20100099283 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Card socket assembly
Abstract A card socket assembly includes a base defining a receiving cavity, and a slider including a card
slot configured for securing a data card therein. The slider is slidably received in the receiving
cavity, to make the data card secured in the receiving cavity or removed out of the receiving cavity
with sliding of the slider.
Pri. Date 20081020 App. Date 20090721 Pub. Date 20100422

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H04M 01/00

H04M 01/00: Telephonic communication Ü Substation equipment, e.g.

for use by subscribers
App. No. 20100087234 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) Limited
Title Slide mechanism for slide-type portable electronic device
Abstract A slide mechanism comprises a main plate forming two guiding groove portions, and a slide plate
forming two guiding flanges engaging with the guiding groove portions respectively. The slide
mechanism includes a plurality of rollers received in the guiding groove portions to guide the
guiding flanges to slide relative to the guiding groove portions. The invention also discloses a
portable electronic device applying the slide mechanism.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20090915 Pub. Date 20100408

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H05K 07/00

H05K 01/18: Printed circuits Ü Printed circuits Ü Printed circuits structurally

associated with non-printed electric components
App. No. 20100085716 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Chip card holder
Abstract The chip card holder includes a body member, a card receiving space formed on the body member
and a releasing piece. The card receiving space has an opening to insert a chip card along a
direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the card receiving space. The releasing
piece is slidablely mounted on the body member along the longitudinal direction and is configured
for either exposing the opening to insert the chip card or locking the chip card in the card receiving
space.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20090728 Pub. Date 20100408

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

apparatus
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100091437 page 9

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H05K 09/00

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

types of electric apparatus
App. No. 20100079933 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Portable electronic device with chip card ejecting mechanism
Abstract A portable electronic device comprises a housing and a chip card ejecting mechanism. The
housing has a mounting portion defined therein. The ejecting mechanism includes a holder and a
controlling module. The holder is slidably accommodated in the mounting portion of the housing.
The controlling module includes a button and an ejecting element. The button releasably secures
with the holder in the mounting portion. The ejecting element resistes against the holder to provide
an elastic force for driving the holder slid. When the button is pressed, the holder is released and
the ejecting element ejects the holder outwardly from the mounted portion of the housing.
Pri. Date 20080926 App. Date 20090908 Pub. Date 20100401

App. No. 20100103593 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a body member,
a shaft mounted to the body member and a cover member pivotally connected to the body member
by the shaft to close or expose an opening defined in the body member.
Pri. Date 20081023 App. Date 20081229 Pub. Date 20100429

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100085690 page 6 20100085721 page 8

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H05K 09/00

H05K 07/20: Printed circuits Ü Constructional details common to different

types of electric apparatus Ü Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating,
or heating
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100097757 page 6

H05K 09/00: Printed circuits Ü Screening of apparatus or components

against electric or magnetic fields
App. No. 20100079972 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Shield can
Abstract A shield can includes a frame and an enclosure, the frame includes a top wall and sidewalls,
the sidewalls defines a plurality of latching holes extending through the top wall, and the top wall
forms extending portion corresponding to the latching hole. The enclosure includes a main plate
and walls, the wall forms depression portions corresponding to the latching holes, the depression
portion defines a cutout extending through the main plate. The enclosure is attached to the
frame, the depression portions latch into the latching holes and the extending portions latch into
the cutouts accordingly.
Pri. Date 20080926 App. Date 20090917 Pub. Date 20100401

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Patent Index

Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100079933 19 20100079972 20 20100081043 11
20100081045 12 20100085690 6 20100085716 18
20100085721 8 20100086840 13 20100087080 16
20100087234 17 20100088861 4 20100089192 10
20100090989 10 20100091437 9 20100092234 8
20100092847 13 20100093203 16 20100093235 15
20100095488 4 20100097276 6 20100097757 6
20100098890 5 20100098920 5 20100099283 16
20100102576 8 20100103593 19 20100104833 4
20100104931 14

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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC Page

ASSEMBLING of metal parts to other metal parts B23P 11/00 6
BUTTON(S) A44B 01/00 4
CABINET(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 18
CASING(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 18
CASTING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 6
CELLULAR [materials] layered products with a layer of CELLULAR structure B32B 03/00 7
CHATELAINES A44B 21/00 4
COLLAR(S) pressing sleeves or COLLAR(S) on to shafts or like members B23P 11/00 6
COLLET(S) F16 8
COMBS making hair COMBS of plastics B29 6
CONTAINER(S) for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 18
CUTTING shaping by flame CUTTING B23 6
DECORATING B44 7
DEEP-DRAWING sheets of plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 6
DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 7
DRAWERS for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 18
DRILLING [drills] DRILLING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B23 6
EBONITE moulding EBONITE B29 6
END-CAPS for rods or tubes B23P 11/00 6
ENGINEERING elements or units F16 8
ENGRAVING processes B44C 01/22 7
ETCHING processes for producing decorations B44C 01/22 7
FETTLING of articles moulded from plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 6
GATES operation or control of GATES E05 7
HABERDASHERY A44 4
HARDENING preventing HARDENING of paint brushes B44 7
HEAT dissipating HEAT in electric components or apparatus in general H05K 07/20 20
INDICATING control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators G09G 05/00 10
MECHANISMS in general F16 8
MOISTENING apparatus for MOISTENING surfaces, in general B05 4
MOULDING(S) plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 6
PLASTIC [materials] coating with PLASTIC or substances in a plastic state B05 4
PLASTIC [materials] working PLASTICs or substances in a PLASTIC state in B29 6
general
PLASTICS coating with PLASTICS B05 4
PRESS(ES) making PRESS(ES) fit connections B23P 11/00 6
PRESSING shaping plastics or substances in a plastic state by PRESSING B29 6
RADIATION treatment of coatings B05D 03/06 5
REINFORCING of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 6
RUBBER working RUBBER B29 6
SHAFT(S) pressing sleeves or collars on to SHAFT(S) B23P 11/00 6
SHAPING of plastics or substances plastic in a plastic state in general, B29 6
mechanical methods
SHIELDS against electric or magnetic fields H05K 09/00 20
SKETCHING B44 7

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Catch Word IPC Page

SLEEVE(S) pressing metal SLEEVE(S) on to shafts B23P 11/00 6
SPRAYING B05 4
STIPPLING [appliances] B44 7
STOVING enamels C23 7
SURFACE(S) ornamenting or decorating SURFACE(S) B44 7
TANKS as layered products B32B 01/02 6
TRAP(S) doors E05 7
VENTILATION of electric components of apparatus in general H05K 07/20 20
WAX(ES) moulding or casting WAX(ES) in general B29 6
WHALEBONE working of WHALEBONE B29 6
WINDOW(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 7
WORK artistic or decorative WORK B44 7
WORKING for artistic or decorative purposes B44 7
WORKING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 6

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