Title:
REVERSIBLE USB CONNECTOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/116694
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used with or require a non-standard USB receptacle connector. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device.
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Inventors:
KAMEI IBUKI (US)
JONES WARREN Z (US)
JOL ERIC S (US)
GOLKO ALBERT J (US)
SOOHOO ERIC T (US)
JONES WARREN Z (US)
JOL ERIC S (US)
GOLKO ALBERT J (US)
SOOHOO ERIC T (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/012535
Publication Date:
December 24, 2014
Filing Date:
January 22, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
APPLE INC (US)
International Classes:
H01R24/60; H01R13/64; H01R29/00
Foreign References:
| US20080119076A1 | 2008-05-22 | |||
| EP1684391A2 | 2006-07-26 | |||
| US20110159719A1 | 2011-06-30 | |||
| US20080067248A1 | 2008-03-20 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SYDENHAM, Ryan C. et al. (Eighth FloorTwo Embarcadero Cente, San Francisco California, US)
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