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Mechanism for electrically connecting an electronic device to a garment

US6854988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2002
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D1/005
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mechanism for electrically connecting various electronic devices to a garment is provided. The mechanism has a sliding track adapted to support a variety of different electronic devices. The sliding track has one or more channels enabling elective electrical communication between at least one electronic device and a power source. The electronic device is adapted to be selectively supported by the sliding track such that the electronic device can slide along the sliding track. The mechanism has one or more channels having at least one conductive element disposed therein. The first conductive element is shaped to conform to one or more channels to provide an ideal electrical contact surface. The one or more channels are adapted to selectively enclose or seal the conductive element.

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