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Retractable connector with an alignment mechanism for use with electronic devices

  • US 6,375,479 B1
  • Filed: 08/31/2000
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for use with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:

  • a retractable connector that is movable between an extended position and a retracted position along an axis;

    an elongated slot disposed within the retractable connector, the elongated slot including a width and a length;

    a guide structure at least partially disposed within the elongated slot, the guide structure being adapted to guide the retractable connector generally along the axis as the retractable connector is moved between the extended position and the retracted position; and

    a compression spring positioned between the portion of the guide structure disposed within the elongated slot and an end of the elongated slot.

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