h a l f b a k e r yThe phrase 'crumpled heap' comes to mind.
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When a USB device is inserted, it compresses a
spring which then latches.
When the device is "stopped" a solenoid releases
the spring, physically ejecting the device.
The DeLuxe version has a servomotor instead of a
spring, giving controlled ejection speeds.
The Super DeLuxe Premium version,
developed in conjunction with Morton Thiokol, Martin-Baker, Smith & Wesson and Al-Quaeda, uses extruded double-base nitrocellulose propellant instead of a servomotor and/or
spring, giving entirely uncontrolled ejection speeds.*
*Void where prohibited. Not recommended for use indoors. May cause death or serious injury if used correctly.
US2004235327
http://www.google.c...CUN3sDMG1iQeR4O2RCA
[xaviergisz, Jul 15 2012]
Cock_20and_20Leap_20USB_20Memory_20Stick
sound of small cough.... [xenzag, Jul 15 2012]
Prank_20Thumbdrive
[FlyingToaster, Jul 15 2012]
Sirius Cybernetics Corporation
http://en.wikipedia...rnetics_Corporation
"Go Stick Your Head in a Pig" [8th of 7, Jul 15 2012]
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Oooh, and you could play the sound of an old Mac
ejecting a floppy! |
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Is this for use with silver-tipped USB sticks, as some kind of undead-repellant? |
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I ask purely out of curiosity. |
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Silver tipped, garlic-impregnated wooden
stake … "Van Helsing" brand, ask for it by
name… |
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[xav], yes, we have looked at that but
crucially the Prior Art makes no reference to
servo control. |
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[xen], this is built into the host device, thus
saving space & mass in the peripheral - not
the same. |
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This would be great if it found a corrupted file and
made the sound of a cat coughing up a fur ball or a
"ptuei!" sound as it shot it out. |
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Mine says "Oh, Yuck !" <link> |
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And by the way, to anybody else that comes up with an idea that gives computers a little more personality. |
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We hope you're not suggesting building systems with Genuine People Personalities, [doc] ... <link> |
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"Share and Enjoy, Share and Enjoy ..." |
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This would of course sort out those annoying devices that automatically reconnect whenever they detect that they are not connected - such as immediately after you 'eject' them. (A herring sandwich! I like herring sandwiches.) |
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I thought you were meant to just pull them out, and then click the thankyou button that the computer shows you afterwards? |
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