Retractable interconnect device configured to switch between electrical paths

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9166346
APP PUB NO 20150200500A1
SERIAL NO

14153412

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A retractable interconnect device is configurable to operate in an extended mode or a retracted mode. The retractable interconnect device includes a first (e.g., short) electrical path and a second (e.g., long) electrical path. The retractable interconnect device also includes a connector that is electrically coupled to the first electrical path in the retracted mode and that is electrically coupled to the second electrical path in the extended mode.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berger, Darcy Rochester, US 5 15
Dangler, John R Rochester, US 124 401
Doyle, Matthew S Rochester, US 124 215
Hefner, Jesse Rochester, US 10 21
Liang, Thomas W Rochester, US 60 200

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