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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2010
Zheng Gao, San Jose, CA (US);
Greg Springer, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
William Long, Cupertino, CA (US);
John Raff, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Laura Deforest, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Zheng Gao, San Jose, CA (US);
Greg Springer, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
William Long, Cupertino, CA (US);
John Raff, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Laura DeForest, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Appple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Connectors that may be incorporated and used in electronic devices in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector that may receive a memory card, such as a Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, or other type of memory card. One example may provide a connector that may connect to other electronic circuits and components in an electronic device in a reliable manner. Another may provide a connector that may reliably form a connection for electromagnetic interference protection during device assembly. Another may provide a connector that may be resistant to damage from debris or other particulate matter that may enter the connector. Another example may provide a connector that has a back that is reinforced to prevent damage caused by the insertion of a card with excessive force. Another may provide a connector having a raised portion arranged to fit in an opening in a printed circuit board.