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Connector assembly for an electronic device

  • US 10,067,538 B2
  • Filed: 01/25/2017
  • Issued: 09/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a computing device casing including a barrel portion, wherein the barrel portion is at least partially cylindrical;

    a first metallic ring and a second metallic ring, wherein the first and second metallic rings are aligned and integrated with the barrel portion, and wherein the first metallic ring is disposed in a location near the second metallic ring, the relative positions of the first and second metallic rings to define a first slot between the two rings to provide access to at least a location within the diameter of the barrel portion;

    a multi-toothed wheel aligned with and housed within the barrel portion, wherein the multi-toothed wheel is disposed approximately at the first slot location, the multi-toothed wheel to receive and engage one or more teeth external to the multi-toothed wheel.

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