Method and apparatus for improved universal serial bus...

Details Method and apparatus for improved universal serial bus... Method and apparatus for improved universal serial bus...

2006-09-28

2009-10-06

Hammond, Briggitte R (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means

Reexamination Certificate

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07597572

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the present invention include a method and apparatus for an improved USB device having ESD protection. Uniquely including and positioning a discharge plane of a low resistance within a USB connection that is connectable with the ground of the USB connector, creates a discharge gap area where excess ESD charge may jump and discharge prior to the connection of paired USB devices having connectable connections.

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