Retractable protection apparatus for electronic device pins

Details Retractable protection apparatus for electronic device pins Retractable protection apparatus for electronic device pins

2007-10-29

2009-06-09

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With contact preventer or retractable cover part

C439S381000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07544072

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for protecting an array of pins of an electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a pin protector defining an array of holes therethrough, wherein each hole is configured to receive one of the pins. The apparatus also comprises a spring element configured to bias the pin protector away from the electronic device toward an end of each of the pins. The spring element is also configured to allow the pin protector to be retracted toward the electronic device to expose the pins for insertion into a socket or similar component.

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