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Illuminated connector

  • US 6,159,037 A
  • Filed: 11/05/1998
  • Issued: 12/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electronic device enclosed within a housing having physical dimensions conforming substantially to the PCMCIA standard, the device comprising:

  • a connector that is capable of being extended and retracted from within the PCMCIA housing the connector having a receptacle formed therein for operatively receiving an electrical plug, and wherein at least a portion of the connector is formed with a substantially translucent material capable of emitting light energy;

    at least one light source capable of emitting light energy;

    at least one light receiving portion providing a light conducting path between the light energy emitted by the at least one light source and the translucent portion of the connector;

    whereby at least a portion of the connector is visibly illuminated.

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