Hinge connector for electronic devices
May 16, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3860312 Direction-sensitive sensor Rotary electrical connector Rotary electrical connector assembly Hinged connector Clock spring interconnector for steering Integral spring loaded hinge and switch for portable radio device Spiral cable box Arrangement for electrically connecting a rotating current contact to a stationary current source Hinge connector suitable for use in a hinge portion included in an electronic device InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10517395 filed on 05/16/2003US Classes:439/31, Hinge439/165, Hinge439/21, Concentric439/26, Laterally biased finger contact439/15, Part comprising hand wheel, e.g., steering wheel455/575.3, Foldable type439/164, Relatively movable about axis361/755, Rotatable455/575.8, Protective cover600/378Electrode in brainExaminersPrimary: Abrams, NeilAssistant: Patel, Harshad Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01R 39/00AbstractA hinge for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a portable compact disc player and the like, includes a body member and at least one contact provided on the body member. Structure is provided for electrically connecting each contact to a first portion of the electronic device. Structure is also provided for connecting each contact to a second portion of the electronic device. The hinge can be repeatedly used without wear or rubbing action because the ends of the contacts always remain connected to the electrical components of the upper and lower portions of the electronic device. If damaged, only the hinge needs to be replaced and the connections to the electronic device reinstated.Other References
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