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Today’s Patent – Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector

Satyakam Baliarsingh

Satyakam Baliarsingh

Published on July 5, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US7751853B2

  • ✓Foundational patent for Apple's ubiquitous 30-pin dock connector, powering hundreds of millions of iPods, iPhones, and iPads.
  • ✓Consolidated FireWire 400, USB 2.0, stereo analog line-out, serial UART controls, and remote buttons into a unified 30-pin slim form factor.
  • ✓Engineered with side mechanical retention latches and grounded electrostatic shield to withstand repeated insertion cycles.
  • ✓Catalyzed the multi-billion-dollar 'Made for iPod / iPhone' (MFi) third-party accessory and docking audio industry.
Today’s Patent – Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US7751853B2
Patent Number: US7751853B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: July 6, 2025

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The modern digital media landscape—where music, videos, and data flow seamlessly between devices—owes much of its foundation to innovations from the early 2000s. One such transformative invention is the Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector, patented under US7751853B2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 6, 2010. Invented by Anthony M. Fadell, […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US7751853B2, 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

Today’s Patent – Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector
Figure: Today’s Patent – Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector — Official Technical Drawing · US7751853B2

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 “Today’s Patent – Female Receptacle Data Pin Connector” 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 US7751853B2 position the patent holder 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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