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PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD

Satyakam Baliarsingh

Satyakam Baliarsingh

Published on July 15, 2024•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US10355419B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for connector receptacle having a shield enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US10355419B2
Patent Number: US10355419B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: July 16, 2024
Assignee: Apple Inc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US10355419B2) was invented by Zheng Gao, Mahmoud R. Amini, Nathan N Ng, Min Chul Kim, and Colin Abraham. It was patented by USPTO on July 16th, 2019. Currently, it stands assigned to Apple Inc. Through the implementation of enhanced connector inserts and receptacles, the innovation that has been presented can meet the […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US10355419B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD
Figure: PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD — Official Technical Drawing · US10355419B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “PATENT OF THE WEEK – CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HAVING A SHIELD” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US10355419B2 position Apple Inc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.

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Satyakam Baliarsingh

Satyakam Baliarsingh

Patent Analyst

Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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