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Electrical jack

US8602801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2012
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical jack is disclosed herein. An example of such an electrical jack includes an enclosure configured to define a space in which the electrical plug is inserted. This example also includes an electrostatic discharge assembly positioned in the enclosure and configured to complete a closed circuit with each of the contacts of the electrical plug during insertion within the space, thereby discharging electrostatic energy present on the contacts of the electrical plug. The electrical plug is further configured to present an open circuit to each of the contacts of the electrical plug upon insertion of the electrical plug within the space to a predetermined point. Additional features of this electrical jack are disclosed herein, as are other examples of electrical jacks. An example of an electrical circuit is also disclosed herein.

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