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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2011
Albert J. Golko, Saratoga, CA (US);
Arthur Stanley Brigham, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Roger Chen, Guishan Township, TW;
Alice Yang, Zhoughe, TW;
Albert J. Golko, Saratoga, CA (US);
Arthur Stanley Brigham, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Roger Chen, Guishan Township, TW;
Alice Yang, Zhoughe, TW;
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to connectors such as audio and data connectors and in particular to low profile audio connectors that can be used in place of standard audio and data connectors currently used. The plug connector has a reduced plug length and thickness, an intuitive insertion orientation and a smooth, consistent feel when inserted and extracted from its corresponding receptacle connector. The plug connector may be characterized by a flat tip portion at its distal end, a base portion near its proximal end, a shell coupled at the base portion and a plurality of external contacts.