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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2006
Henry J. Suwalski, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Andres Viduya, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Henry J. Suwalski, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Andres Viduya, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Vocollect, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
An adapter and apparatus for coupling a corded peripheral device with a portable terminal. The adapter may be used to convert the portable terminal to include an electrical connector having a break-away capability for connecting a corded peripheral device with the terminal. The connector is adapted to disconnect from the portable terminal when a sufficient force is applied to the cord, which disengages the peripheral device from the portable terminal. The ability of the cord to break-away from the portable terminal prevents damage not only to the connector, but also to the cord, peripheral, and terminal.