Multi-contact connector system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8591239
APP PUB NO 20120045912A1
SERIAL NO

13318139

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A connector system for Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing devices provides a means to detachably connect a variety of accessories to a sound processor, including batteries, earhooks, telecoils, auxiliary microphones, FM receivers, and input jacks for miscellaneous devices. The present invention provides an efficient and economical sealing connection, eliminating the introduction of sweat, body fluid and other contaminants into the connection area, which otherwise would result in corrosion and eventually disable the connected device. A wiping contact formed by a configuration of cam contacts and a flex circuit with a configuration of corresponding contacts is combined with a rotational engagement mechanism to create a vibration-resistant high contact density connector that is moisture proof when engaged.

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ADVANCED BIONICS AG8712 STAEFA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dai, William A Arcadia, US 8 33
Tziviskos, George San Jose, US 51 683

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