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Rotating connector adaptor

  • US 6,394,813 B1
  • Filed: 09/08/2000
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector adapter comprising:

  • a first connector, capable of interfacing with a host connector disposed on a host computing device;

    a second connector, capable of interfacing with a peripheral connector disposed on a peripheral device, the second connector being electrically connected to the first connector;

    a rotating mechanism interconnecting the first connector and the second connector in a manner so as to permit rotation of the second connector with respect to the first connector, the rotating, mechanism including;

    a rotation limiting mechanism that limits the degree of rotation of the second connector and the first connector between a first stop point and a second stop point;

    a plurality of lock points that correspond to a plurality of predetermined rotational positions of the second connector, the plurality of lock points being disposed between the first stop point and the second stop point.

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