Receptacle device
CA 1297687 C · Owner: Datakey, Inc · Inventors: Wehrmacher, William H.
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Abstract of the Disclosure An improved receptacle for a key-like device containing an embedded electronic circuit component with electrical leads extending to the surface of the key to form electrical contact areas thereon. The receptacle defines a keyway in which a plurality of exposed contact pins are positioned and spaced inside the receptacle to correspond to the spacing of the electrical contact areas on the key-like device for mating therewith upon insertion of the key device. The receptacle includes a protection sleeve which functions as a guard means for the contact pins. The receptacle is designed to be combined with a printed circuit board by insertion of the outer ends of the …
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- Granted March 24, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 24, 2009.
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