Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-26
2010-11-30
Harvey, James (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
C439S358000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841910
ABSTRACT:
Connectors having a smaller profile. These connectors are useful as a reduced form factor DisplayPort connector. Keys on a receptacle are used to indicate when an insert is fully engaged. Edges of the receptacle and insert are chamfered in such a way as to prevent the pins of the connector from being damaged when an improper insertion is attempted. User experience is also enhanced by the use of one or more latches. As the connector is inserted, the latch provides resistance that builds until the connector is inserted a certain distance, after which the latch enters a cutout portion of the insert thus releasing the pressure and letting the user know the connection has been made. Fingers are employed to provide mechanical stability and electrical connection between receptacle and insert.
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Fields Stewart Shannon
Herndon Matthew K.
Kim Min Chul
Larson Ron
Middlehurst Richard J.
Apple Inc.
Harvey James
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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