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Interchangeable backplane interface connection panel

US6347963B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1999
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/7088
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for converting the numerous quantities, types, and arrangements of plug-in card connectors, usually disposed on the backplane of equipment systems, to an orderly and standardized array of external connectors. The external connectors facilitate the electrical connection between the cards and one of a variety of specific external cable connectors.

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