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Construction for removing electronic charges in connectors

US4955817A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1989
Grant dateSep 11, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A construction for removing electrical charge generated in a data input device when the data input device is connected to a data storage device. Contacting members connected to a ground are provided on the connector of the electronic apparatus and contact conductive members of the input device to remove electrical charges prior to connecting the input terminals of the input device to the connector terminals of the electronic apparatus.

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