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Patent No.:

US 8465308 B1

PDFFull Text
Expired
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013

Filed:

Oct. 15, 2010

Connector having self-wiping contacts

Applicants:

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);

Inventors:

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);

Assignee:

Appple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);

Attorney:

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Primary Examiner:

Hien Vu

Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 29/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
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.

Find Patent Forward Citations

Gao, Zheng. (2013). Connector having self-wiping contacts (U.S. Patent No. 8465308). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/8465308

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