Communication device with receded ports
US9794195B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/351
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication device with receded ports includes one or more port connectors in a first position, one or more port connectors in a setback position that is receded back from the first position, and one or more port connectors in one or more additional setback positions. The communication device with receded ports includes, a circuit board, and one or more circuits mounted on the circuit board. Circuit traces electrically connect the port connectors in the first position, the setback position, and the one or more subsequent setback positions to a circuit mounted on a circuit board. The port connectors in the first position, setback position, and one or more subsequent setback positions may be situated in a triangular pattern, stair-stepped pattern, curved pattern, or some other pattern.
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