PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD

The said invention (US10355419B2) was invented by Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Nathan N Ng, Min Chul Kim, and Colin Abraham. It was patented by USPTO on July 16^th, 2019. Currently, it stands assigned to Apple Inc.

Through the implementation of enhanced connector inserts and receptacles, the innovation that has been presented can meet the growing need for data transmission and transfer between electronic devices. The components in question have a low profile and an appealing design, allowing them to save space inside the devices. To guarantee effective performance, they can sustain high data rates while maintaining high signal integrity and minimal insertion loss.

Furthermore, the connectors are meant to be reliable, meaning that they can survive repeated insertions over many years without showing signs of premature wear. The invention also emphasizes the ease of manufacturing and cost-effectiveness, which are very important in light of the huge production volume. The idea is both innovative and useful since it combines aesthetics, performance, durability, and manufacturing ability.