Apparatus for an improved peripheral electronic interconnect...

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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement

C439S660000, C439S638000, C361S737000, C361S785000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07104807

ABSTRACT:
A plug for coupling with an industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle is described. The plug includes a plurality of plug-side metal contacts disposed on a bottom substrate. The plurality of plug-side metal contacts is configured to electrically couple with receptacle-side metal contacts in the industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle. When the plug is disconnected from the industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle, the surfaces of the plurality plug-side metal contacts are exposed by not being covered by a top housing.

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