Connector having self-wiping contacts

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8465308
APP PUB NO 20120094517A1
SERIAL NO

12905397

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Connectors that may be incorporated and used in electronic devices in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector that may receive a memory card, such as a Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, or other type of memory card. One example may provide a connector that may connect to other electronic circuits and components in an electronic device in a reliable manner. Another may provide a connector that may reliably form a connection for electromagnetic interference protection during device assembly. Another may provide a connector that may be resistant to damage from debris or other particulate matter that may enter the connector. Another example may provide a connector that has a back that is reinforced to prevent damage caused by the insertion of a card with excessive force. Another may provide a connector having a raised portion arranged to fit in an opening in a printed circuit board.

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APPLE INC1 INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO CA 94085-4040

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeForest, Laura Sunnyvale, US 12 191
Gao, Zheng San Jose, US 264 5047
Long, William Cupertino, US 8 114
Raff, John Menlo Park, US 172 3738
Springer, Greg Sunnyvale, US 18 280

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