Offset PCB lightning connector accessory device

US9166281B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9166281-B2
Application numberUS-201514729268-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 3, 2015
Priority dateSep 27, 2012
Publication dateOct 20, 2015
Grant dateOct 20, 2015

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A Lightning connector compatible accessory device includes circuitry that is completely enveloped by a mobile device when the accessory device is inserted in a Lightning connector. The accessory device may include a microUSB connector on one end of a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be offset in a housing.

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What is claimed is: 1. An Apple Lightning connector compatible accessory device comprising: a printed circuit board; first and second Apple Lightning compatible contacts of different thicknesses affixed to opposing sides of the printed circuit board to cause the printed circuit board to be offset when the accessory device is inserted in an Apple Lightning connector; and a microUSB connector on an end of the printed circuit board opposing the first and second Apple Lightning co…

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What does patent US9166281B2 cover?
A Lightning connector compatible accessory device includes circuitry that is completely enveloped by a mobile device when the accessory device is inserted in a Lightning connector. The accessory device may include a microUSB connector on one end of a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be offset in a housing.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Tyfone Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01Q1/243. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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