Connection systems and methods
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorMark David Senatori
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Abstract
A connector apparatus, system, and method are provided. The connector can include a first end (105A) and a second end (105B) operably connected by a flexible member (150). The first end and the second end can each comprise a backing member (110), comprising a plurality of fasteners (125) and an aperture (115) operably connected to the flexible member. The backing member can be at least partially encapsulated using a material (130) forming a surface (135). A compressible sealing member (145) can be disposed at least partially about the surface.
Claims15
A connector 100 comprising:
- a first end 105A and a second end 105B operably connected by a flexible member 150;
- wherein the first end and the second end each comprise:
- a backing member 110, comprising a plurality of fasteners 125 and an aperture 115 operably connected to the flexible member 150;
- the backing member 110 at least partially encapsulated using a material 130 forming a surface 135;
- and
- a compressible sealing member 145 disposed at least partially about the surface 135.
A connector system 200, comprising:
- a first electronic device 205 operably connected to a second electronic device 210 using a connector apparatus 100;
- wherein the connector apparatus 100 comprises:
- a first end 105A and a second end 105B operably connected by a flexible member 150;
- wherein the first end and the second end each comprise:
- a backing member 110, comprising a plurality of fasteners 125 and an aperture 115 operably connected to the flexible member 150;
- the backing member at least partially encapsulated using a material 130 forming a surface 135;
- and
- a compressible sealing member 145 disposed at least partially about the surface 135;
- wherein the first end 105A compressible sealing member 145 forms a waterproof and dust-tight seal with the first electronic device 205;
- and
- wherein the second end 1055 compressible sealing member 145 forms a waterproof and dust-tight seal with the second electronic device 210.
A method of connecting two electronic devices, comprising:
- attaching a first end 105A of a connector to a first electronic device 205;
- compressing a sealing member 145 disposed about, and integral with, the first end of the connector against at least a portion of the first electronic device to form a waterproof and dust tight seal therebetween;
- attaching a second end 105B of the connector to a second electronic device 210;
- and
- compressing a sealing member 145 disposed about and integral with the second end of the connector against at least a portion of the second electronic device to form a waterproof and dust tight seal therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.