Magnetic electrical interconnect
US7344379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44D2203/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A garment 20 includes magnetic interconnects 21 which serve to form mechanical connections to close garment 20 as well as to form electrical connections, for example, between power source 4 and a device 7. Interconnects 21 are formed by a first portion 22 and a second portion 23 which form a mechanical connection via magnetic attraction. First 22 and second 23 portions can be quickly coupled and decoupled and contain all the advantages of magnetic couplings, including ease of connection and simplicity of design.
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