Patent · US Expired

Component connector

US7270572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with connecting a cable to a computer component are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a component connector comprising at least one signal pin and a plurality of ground pins positioned along a parameter of the at least one signal pin to surround the at least one signal pin. The example system may also include a receptacle connected to and in electrical contact with the plurality of ground pins. The receptacle can be configured with an opening to allow a cable connector to connect to the at least one signal pin.

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