The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2007
Monique Chatterjee, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel L. Odell, Kirkland, WA (US);
Carlos Manzanedo, Kirkland, WA (US);
Chris A. Murzanski, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Victor E. Shiff, Woodinville, WA (US);
William J. Selph, Redmond, WA (US);
David L. French, Bellevue, WA (US);
Monique Chatterjee, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel L. Odell, Kirkland, WA (US);
Carlos Manzanedo, Kirkland, WA (US);
Chris A. Murzanski, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Victor E. Shiff, Woodinville, WA (US);
William J. Selph, Redmond, WA (US);
David L. French, Bellevue, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.