Multiple degrees of freedom connectors and adapters
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1. An electronic connector mechanism, comprising:
- an intermediate member having a first end defining a first connection axis and having a second end defining a second connection axis, the first and second connection axes being substantially orthogonal;
a first head rotatably connected to the first end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a first plane on the first connection axis;
a first electronic connector on the first head connectable to a first electronic device;
a second head rotatably connected to the second end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a second plane on the second connection axis; and
a second electronic connector on the second head connectable to a second electronic device, the second electronic connector in electrical communication with the first electronic connector through the intermediate member,wherein at least one of the first and second heads is rotatable on its connection axis more than 90-degrees relative to the intermediate member.
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Abstract
Connector devices that provide multiple degrees of freedom of motion between a first connector head and additional connector heads and/or electronic devices are described. The multiple degrees of freedom of motion permit motion in one or both of two planes and, perhaps, rotation about an axis in a controlled and fixed manner. Such connector devices allow peripheral devices to be folded or rotated in close proximity to a hosting device. Connector devices that incorporate circuitry for implementing distribution/hub functionality are also described.
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1. An electronic connector mechanism, comprising:
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an intermediate member having a first end defining a first connection axis and having a second end defining a second connection axis, the first and second connection axes being substantially orthogonal; a first head rotatably connected to the first end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a first plane on the first connection axis; a first electronic connector on the first head connectable to a first electronic device; a second head rotatably connected to the second end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a second plane on the second connection axis; and a second electronic connector on the second head connectable to a second electronic device, the second electronic connector in electrical communication with the first electronic connector through the intermediate member, wherein at least one of the first and second heads is rotatable on its connection axis more than 90-degrees relative to the intermediate member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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17. The mechanism of 15, wherein the third head comprises a third electronic connector in electrical communication with the first electronic connector and connectable to a third electronic device.
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33. An electronic connector mechanism, comprising:
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an intermediate member having a first end defining a first connection axis and having a second end defining a second connection axis, the first and second connection axes being substantially orthogonal; a first head rotatably connected to the first end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a first plane on the first connection axis; a first electronic connector on the first head connectable to a first electronic device; a second head rotatably connected to the second end of the intermediate member and limited to rotation in a second plane on the second connection axis; a cable having a proximal end attached to the second head and having a distal end extending from the second head; and a second electronic connector attached to the distal end of the cable, the second electronic connector connectable to a second electronic device and in electrical communication with the first electronic connector through the cable and the intermediate member. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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Current AssigneeIdeative Product Ventures, Inc. (IDEATIVE Inc.)
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Original AssigneeIdeative Product Ventures, Inc. (IDEATIVE Inc.)
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InventorsSchriefer, Tavis D.
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Primary Examiner(s)Leon, Edwin A.
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Application NumberUS11/762,242Publication NumberTime in Patent Office622 DaysField of Search439/11, 439638-640, 439/21, 439/131, 439/174, 439/136, 439/6, 439/8, 439/13, 439/31, 439/528, 439534-535, 362/396, 362/350, 362/404, 362/430, 362/410, 362/220, 362/225, 362/431, 362/250US Class Current439/11CPC Class CodesH01R 31/06 Intermediate parts for link...H01R 35/04 Turnable line connectors wi...
