| US2234982A (en) | 1939-04-07 | 1941-03-18 | Donald S Ross | Flush floor electric outlet |
| US2573920A (en)* | 1949-04-25 | 1951-11-06 | Mcleod William | Coupling actuated magnetic switch |
| US3363214A (en) | 1966-01-21 | 1968-01-09 | Charles T. Wright | Magnetic plug adapter |
| US3521216A (en)* | 1968-06-19 | 1970-07-21 | Manuel Jerair Tolegian | Magnetic plug and socket assembly |
| US3786391A (en)* | 1972-07-11 | 1974-01-15 | W Mathauser | Magnetic self-aligning electrical connector |
| US3810258A (en) | 1972-07-11 | 1974-05-07 | W Mathauser | Quick connect electrical coupler |
| US4004298A (en) | 1975-03-31 | 1977-01-25 | Sinai Hospital Of Detroit | Magnetically aligned releasable connector |
| US3994552A (en)* | 1975-10-01 | 1976-11-30 | International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation | Submersible pipe electrical cable assembly |
| US4112941A (en) | 1977-01-06 | 1978-09-12 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Electrode and magnetic connector assembly |
| US4580862A (en)* | 1984-03-26 | 1986-04-08 | Amp Incorporated | Floating coaxial connector |
| DE3841509C1 (zh)* | 1988-12-09 | 1989-11-16 | Mannesmann Kienzle Gmbh, 7730 Villingen-Schwenningen, De | |
| US5071363A (en)* | 1990-04-18 | 1991-12-10 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Miniature multiple conductor electrical connector |
| US5199892A (en)* | 1991-10-15 | 1993-04-06 | International Business Machines Corporation | Connector assembly and information handling system component utilizing same |
| US5401175A (en) | 1993-06-25 | 1995-03-28 | M/A-Com, Inc. | Magnetic coaxial connector |
| US5481607A (en)* | 1994-09-30 | 1996-01-02 | Hsiao; Tien J. | Automatic rewinding device for the conductor of a telephone transmitter |
| US6007344A (en)* | 1995-02-17 | 1999-12-28 | Lear Corporation | Multiple brush steering wheel commutator |
| DE19512334C1 (de)* | 1995-04-01 | 1996-08-29 | Fritsch Klaus Dieter | Elektromechanische Verbindungsvorrichtung |
| US5752845A (en)* | 1995-11-27 | 1998-05-19 | Lear Corporation | Modular seat with electrical connector |
| EP0977215A3 (en) | 1996-08-09 | 2000-12-06 | SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, Ltd. | Charging connector for electric vehicle |
| US5954520A (en) | 1996-12-19 | 1999-09-21 | Schmidt; William P. | Magnetic coupler |
| US6162062A (en)* | 1999-01-05 | 2000-12-19 | Liao; Sheng Hsin | Structure of telephone connector |
| ATE244943T1 (de)* | 1999-03-02 | 2003-07-15 | Huber+Suhner Ag | Leiterplatten-koaxialverbindung |
| DE19930642A1 (de) | 1999-07-02 | 2001-01-04 | Magcode Ag | Elektromechanische Verbindungsvorrichtung |
| FI106822B (fi)* | 1999-09-29 | 2001-04-12 | Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd | Järjestely ja menetelmä sähköisen kontaktin muodostamiseksi elektroniikkalaitteessa |
| US6250931B1 (en) | 1999-11-02 | 2001-06-26 | Kinetic Group L.L.C. | Detachable power supply apparatus |
| US6558177B2 (en)* | 2000-11-22 | 2003-05-06 | Tyco Electronics Corporation | Floating coaxial connector |
| US6478614B1 (en) | 2001-04-20 | 2002-11-12 | De'longhi S.P.A. | Easy-detach electrical connector for kitchen appliance |
| US7192303B2 (en)* | 2001-05-31 | 2007-03-20 | Ran Kohen | Quick connect device for electrical fixtures |
| JP4006244B2 (ja)* | 2002-02-28 | 2007-11-14 | キヤノン株式会社 | インクジェット記録装置 |
| GB0216448D0 (en)* | 2002-07-16 | 2002-08-21 | Mcleish Graham | Connector |
| DE10242645A1 (de) | 2002-09-13 | 2004-03-25 | Magcode Ag | Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung von Baugruppen und Modulen |
| JP4059138B2 (ja) | 2003-05-16 | 2008-03-12 | 株式会社村田製作所 | 同軸コネクタ及び通信装置 |
| DE20308466U1 (de) | 2003-05-30 | 2003-11-13 | FER Fahrzeugelektrik GmbH, 99817 Eisenach | Innenraumleuchte |
| US6798227B1 (en)* | 2003-06-24 | 2004-09-28 | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | Two axis self-centering probe block assembly with two axis float and self-alignment |
| US20050082915A1 (en) | 2003-10-14 | 2005-04-21 | Conair Corporation | Breakaway power supply device |
| US6984153B2 (en) | 2004-02-04 | 2006-01-10 | Eastern Sources Housewares (Hong Kong) Limited | Electrical accessory |
| JP4330502B2 (ja)* | 2004-08-11 | 2009-09-16 | 三洋電機株式会社 | フローティング構造のコネクタ |
| JP2006147305A (ja)* | 2004-11-18 | 2006-06-08 | Mitsumi Electric Co Ltd | フローティングコネクタ |
| DE102004060734B4 (de) | 2004-12-15 | 2008-10-16 | Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics Gmbh | Kontaktsicherung für Steckverbinder mit Schutzeinrichtung gegen Störeinflüsse |
| US7775801B2 (en) | 2005-01-05 | 2010-08-17 | Microsoft Corporation | Device interfaces with non-mechanical securement mechanisms |
| EP1900068A4 (en) | 2005-06-30 | 2011-02-02 | David Didur | ORIENTABLE MAGNETIC ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR |
| US7462035B2 (en)* | 2005-07-27 | 2008-12-09 | Physical Optics Corporation | Electrical connector configured as a fastening element |
| US7311526B2 (en) | 2005-09-26 | 2007-12-25 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic connector for electronic device |
| US7351066B2 (en) | 2005-09-26 | 2008-04-01 | Apple Computer, Inc. | Electromagnetic connector for electronic device |
| CN100463301C (zh)* | 2005-10-12 | 2009-02-18 | 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 | 电子连接装置 |
| WO2007090069A2 (en)* | 2006-01-27 | 2007-08-09 | David Robert Goetz | Releasable plug connector system |
| US20070254510A1 (en) | 2006-04-27 | 2007-11-01 | Debey Henry C | Magnetically Retained Electrical Connector |
| US7264479B1 (en)* | 2006-06-02 | 2007-09-04 | Lee Vincent J | Coaxial cable magnetic connector |
| US7467948B2 (en) | 2006-06-08 | 2008-12-23 | Nokia Corporation | Magnetic connector for mobile electronic devices |
| US7741806B2 (en) | 2006-08-25 | 2010-06-22 | Meridian Design, Inc. | Magnetically attachable battery recharging |
| US20080090432A1 (en) | 2006-10-17 | 2008-04-17 | Patterson Brian T | Electrified ceiling framework underside connectors |
| US7658613B1 (en) | 2007-01-16 | 2010-02-09 | Griffin Technology Inc | Magnetic connector |
| US7404726B1 (en)* | 2008-01-31 | 2008-07-29 | International Business Machines Corporation (Ibm) | Apparatus and method for floating connector capture |
| EP2269269B1 (en) | 2008-03-20 | 2018-12-05 | Cooper Technologies Company | A conductive magnetic coupling system |
| US8915609B1 (en) | 2008-03-20 | 2014-12-23 | Cooper Technologies Company | Systems, methods, and devices for providing a track light and portable light |
| JP4292231B1 (ja) | 2008-03-24 | 2009-07-08 | 株式会社東芝 | 電子機器 |
| US7896702B2 (en) | 2008-06-06 | 2011-03-01 | Apple Inc. | Compact power adapter |
| CN101609949A (zh) | 2008-06-19 | 2009-12-23 | 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 | 连接装置 |
| DE102008038649A1 (de)* | 2008-08-12 | 2010-02-18 | Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg | Vorrichtung zur Herstellung einer Verbindung |
| FR2938383A1 (fr) | 2008-09-16 | 2010-05-14 | Sebastien Philippe | Connecteur magnetique pour dispositifs electroniques. |
| US7841865B2 (en)* | 2008-09-19 | 2010-11-30 | Ivus Industries, Llc | Orientationless spring probe receptacle assembly |
| US7841776B2 (en) | 2008-09-30 | 2010-11-30 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic connector with optical signal path |
| CN101714676A (zh) | 2008-10-06 | 2010-05-26 | 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 | 充电装置 |
| US20100144164A1 (en) | 2008-12-05 | 2010-06-10 | Advanced Connection Technology, Inc. | Power cord assembly |
| US8105091B2 (en) | 2008-12-19 | 2012-01-31 | Lance Sushin Nishihira | Apparatus for and method of magnetically coupling standard electrical plugs |
| US8651711B2 (en) | 2009-02-02 | 2014-02-18 | Apex Technologies, Inc. | Modular lighting system and method employing loosely constrained magnetic structures |
| DE102009007359A1 (de) | 2009-02-04 | 2010-08-05 | Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH | Ladestation |
| US8535088B2 (en) | 2009-10-20 | 2013-09-17 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic connector having a unitary housing |
| US20120028505A1 (en)* | 2010-07-29 | 2012-02-02 | Michael Weber | Power Strip with Articulatable Outlets |
| US8366469B2 (en)* | 2010-08-18 | 2013-02-05 | Carnevali Jeffrey D | Connector isolator system |
| FR2964501B1 (fr)* | 2010-09-07 | 2013-05-17 | Schneider Electric Ind Sas | Ensemble de prises electriques |
| US8242868B2 (en) | 2010-09-17 | 2012-08-14 | Apple Inc. | Methods and apparatus for configuring a magnetic attachment system |
| US8390412B2 (en) | 2010-09-17 | 2013-03-05 | Apple Inc. | Protective cover |
| US8253518B2 (en) | 2010-09-17 | 2012-08-28 | Apple Inc. | Foldable cover for electronic device |
| US8395465B2 (en) | 2010-09-17 | 2013-03-12 | Apple Inc. | Cover for an electric device |
| US20120183261A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-07-19 | Research In Motion Limited | Magnetically coupled connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| EP2453280A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-16 | Research in Motion Limited | Accessory with connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| US20120177322A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-07-12 | Research In Motion Limited | Accessory with connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| EP2453277A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-16 | Research in Motion Limited | Device with magnetically mating optical data connectors |
| EP2453273A3 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-06-20 | Research In Motion Limited | Device with connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| EP2453274A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-16 | Research in Motion Limited | Device with magnetically coupled data connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| US20120177323A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-07-12 | Research In Motion Limited | Electronic accessory with magnetically mating optical data connectors |
| EP2453272A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-16 | Research in Motion Limited | Magnetically mating optical data connectors |
| US20120183262A1 (en) | 2010-11-12 | 2012-07-19 | Research In Motion Limited | Connector for electrical and optical data circuits |
| US8596881B2 (en) | 2010-12-09 | 2013-12-03 | Microsoft Corporation | Power and data connector |
| US8382486B2 (en) | 2010-12-22 | 2013-02-26 | Research In Motion Limited | Self-orienting electrical connector |
| CN102176583A (zh) | 2011-01-13 | 2011-09-07 | 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 | 插头连接器及与其相配合的插座连接器 |
| US9368884B2 (en) | 2011-01-26 | 2016-06-14 | TrackThings LLC | Apparatus for electrically coupling contacts by magnetic forces |
| US9335793B2 (en) | 2011-01-31 | 2016-05-10 | Apple Inc. | Cover attachment with flexible display |
| KR101246878B1 (ko) | 2011-02-11 | 2013-03-25 | (주)에스피에스 | 마그네트를 이용한 충전 장치 |
| EP2493029B1 (en) | 2011-02-28 | 2013-04-03 | General Electric Company | Magnetic connector system |
| US8672228B1 (en) | 2011-03-22 | 2014-03-18 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Automatic connectors |
| KR101103028B1 (ko) | 2011-04-27 | 2012-01-05 | 오토커넥터주식회사 | 전자기 전기 접속 장치의 개량구조 |
| FR2974947B1 (fr) | 2011-05-04 | 2014-01-24 | Schneider Toshiba Inverter | Dispositif de connexion rapide pour un appareil electrique |
| CN103534878B (zh) | 2011-05-13 | 2016-06-08 | 莫列斯公司 | 连接器和连接器系统 |
| KR20120129488A (ko) | 2011-05-20 | 2012-11-28 | (주)에스피에스 | 마그네틱 커넥팅 장치 |
| GB201110019D0 (en) | 2011-06-15 | 2011-07-27 | Optilume Ltd | Electrical connection means |
| US8888500B2 (en) | 2011-06-30 | 2014-11-18 | Apple Inc. | Robust magnetic connector |
| TW201308783A (zh)* | 2011-08-10 | 2013-02-16 | Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd | 電連接器 |
| US9065205B2 (en) | 2011-08-11 | 2015-06-23 | Apple Inc. | Connector insert having a cable crimp portion with protrusions and a receptacle having label in the front |
| US9780484B2 (en) | 2011-08-11 | 2017-10-03 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic arrangements and labels for connectors |
| US9597607B2 (en) | 2011-08-26 | 2017-03-21 | Littlebits Electronics Inc. | Modular electronic building systems with magnetic interconnections and methods of using the same |
| US9019718B2 (en) | 2011-08-26 | 2015-04-28 | Littlebits Electronics Inc. | Modular electronic building systems with magnetic interconnections and methods of using the same |
| CN103051003A (zh) | 2011-10-11 | 2013-04-17 | 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 | 充电器 |
| TWM438061U (en) | 2012-04-03 | 2012-09-21 | Inhon Internat Co Ltd | Connector module and a male connector and the female connector |
| KR101354971B1 (ko) | 2012-04-30 | 2014-01-27 | (주)에스피에스 | 마그네틱 전원 커넥터 및 이를 이용한 전원공급 장치 |
| US9112303B2 (en)* | 2012-06-04 | 2015-08-18 | Adonit Co., Ltd. | Magnetic connector |
| KR101204510B1 (ko) | 2012-07-09 | 2012-11-26 | (주)에스피에스 | 모바일 단말기의 충전 장치 |
| CN102723640B (zh) | 2012-07-09 | 2015-08-26 | 东莞中探探针有限公司 | 磁性连接器结构 |
| WO2014021847A1 (en) | 2012-07-31 | 2014-02-06 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | Magnetic connector for a computing device |
| US9130291B2 (en) | 2012-08-29 | 2015-09-08 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, Lp. | Device connector including magnet |
| US9147965B2 (en) | 2012-09-26 | 2015-09-29 | Kc Magcon, Inc. | Magnetic-enabled connector device |
| TWI527990B (zh) | 2012-10-09 | 2016-04-01 | 廖生興 | 光源節能轉換裝置 |
| US20140120746A1 (en) | 2012-10-24 | 2014-05-01 | Rostislav Persion | Electrical and fiber optic connector with magnetic electrical contacts |
| US8790120B2 (en) | 2012-10-30 | 2014-07-29 | Htc Corporation | Electric connector, bracket and electric connector assembly |
| KR20140067356A (ko) | 2012-11-26 | 2014-06-05 | 삼성전자주식회사 | 케이블 컨넥터 장치 |
| KR101945250B1 (ko) | 2012-12-14 | 2019-02-07 | 삼성전자 주식회사 | 단말기의 커넥팅 시스템 및 이에 포함되는 단말기 접속 인터페이스와 커넥터, 이를 지원하는 단말기 운용 방법 |
| US9118143B2 (en) | 2012-12-28 | 2015-08-25 | Intel Corporation | Mechanism for facilitating and employing a magnetic grid array |
| TWI565393B (zh) | 2013-01-07 | 2017-01-01 | 緯創資通股份有限公司 | 活動式插槽及其相關電子裝置 |
| US8992241B2 (en)* | 2013-04-30 | 2015-03-31 | International Business Machines Corporation | Flex circuit blind attachment apparatus and system |
| US9042764B2 (en)* | 2013-09-12 | 2015-05-26 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Power supply apparatus interlocked with attaching and detaching operation of unit |
| KR20150047780A (ko)* | 2013-10-25 | 2015-05-06 | 삼성전자주식회사 | 전기 커넥터를 구비하는 전자 장치 |
| WO2015168221A1 (en) | 2014-04-29 | 2015-11-05 | Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. | Recessed power system |