USB connector
US8062067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A USB connector including a metal shield for holding at least a portion of a printed circuit board having a plurality of connector contacts on a top side of the at least a portion of the printed circuit board, the metal shield including prongs which are attachable to the printed circuit board. A top support is separate from the printed circuit board and is provided within the metal shield above the at least a portion of the printed circuit board, the top support supporting the top side of the printed circuit board.
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