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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 1995
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1993
David W Shen, Cupertino, CA (US);
Robert A Howard, Mountain View, CA (US);
Robert A Riccomini, Saratoga, CA (US);
Steven J Young, Milpitas, CA (US);
Robert E Cox, Croissy-sur-Seine, FR;
Philippe Le Bars, Elancourt, FR;
Keiichi Tsukinari, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
A special purpose modular receptacle comprises a generally rectangular housing having an opening which exposes a cavity within the housing. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the cavity of the housing. Terminal ends of the contacts electrically connect to corresponding contacts on a standard modular connector or a modified modular connector inserted into the cavity. The contacts are exposed at a lower rear portion of the housing allowing connection between the contacts and a printed circuit board. Attachment means allow physical and electrical connection of the housing to a printed circuit board. A guiding means may be present as a modular connector insertion aid.