# US 2017/0085045 A1 · Interchangeable cable connection system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0085045 A1 - Document ID: US20170085045A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/364,388 - Filed: 2016-11-30 - Published: 2017-03-23 - Earliest claimed: 2014-10-27 - Assignees: Connext Limited - Applicants: Connext LLC - Inventors: Scott Cymerman - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170085045A1 ## CPC - H01R 13/64: Means for preventing incorrect coupling - H01R 31/065: {with built-in electric apparatus} - H01R 11/30: End pieces held in contact by a magnet - H01R 13/6205: {Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet} - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract An electrical connection device for electrically connecting an electronic component of the type having a plurality of electrical connection points. The electrical connection device includes an electrical cable extending between first and second ends with at least one of the ends including an interface plug with a first set of contacts in electrical communication with the electrical cable. The device also includes at least one connector adapter including a first end configured for connection to the interface plug and a second end defining an electrical connector. The at least one connector adapter includes a second set of contacts configured to conductively engage the first set of internal contacts such that the electrical connector is in electrical communication with the electrical cable. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electrical connection device for electrically connecting an electronic component of the type having a plurality of electrical connection points, said electrical connection device comprising: an electrical cable extending between first and second ends, at least one of the ends including an interface plug with a first set of contacts in electrical communication with the electrical cable; and at least one connector adapter including a first end configured for connection to the interface plug and a second end defining an electrical connector, the at least one connector adapter including a second set of contacts configured to conductively engage the first set of contacts such that the electrical connector is in electrical communication with the electrical cable. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein complementary securing members are provided in the interface plug and the connector adapter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The electrical connection device according to claim 2 wherein the complementary securing members include a magnet positioned within each of the interface plug and the connector adapter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein each interface plug is connected to a respective end of the electrical cable via an elastic kink protector. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical cable includes a plurality of conductors, with each conductor in electrical communication with a respective contact of the interface plug. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the number of conductors and associated contacts is at least 32. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical cable includes a plurality of conductors extending between the first and second ends and the conductors are wired with a crossover cable wiring methodology. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical cable includes a plurality of conductors extending between the first and second ends and the conductors are wired with a straight through cable wiring methodology. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical connector is selected from the following connector types: a Micro USB 2.0 B adapter, a HDMI adapter, an RJ45 Network adapter, a 3.5 mm Audio adapter, a USB 2.0 A adapter, an Apple Lightning adapter, a cable length extender adapter, and a power adapter. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical connector is a splitter adapter including a pair of cables extending from a connector adapter housing, each cable terminating in a unique interface plug. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein each interface plug includes a first pin support structure within a first housing and the first contacts include first pins which extend within a passageway of the first pin support structure such that the first pins are internal to the first housing and the first pin support structure. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The electrical connection device according to claim 11 wherein each connector adapter includes a second pin support structure within a second housing and the second contacts include second pins which extend along an outer surface of the second pin support structure such that the second pins are internal to the second housing. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The electrical connection device according to claim 12 wherein upon connection, the second pin support structure is received within the passageway of the first pin support structure and the first and second pins contact one another. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The electrical connection device according to claim 12 wherein the first and second housings are made from electrically conductive materials and are in electrical connection to one another. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein each interface plug includes a first housing and each connector adapter includes a second housing and wherein the first and second housings include keying features which dictate which connector adapters may be connected to a respective interface plug. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein each of the first and second ends includes an interface plug. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein a second of the ends includes a fixed connector. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 further comprising an adapter holder including a platform with a plug configured to engage a housing of a respective connector adapter. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The electrical connection device according to claim 18 wherein at least one cable clip is provided on an opposite side of the platform. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 wherein at least one of the interface plug and the connector adapter is configured to perform control logic which determines if the interface plug and the connector adapter are compatible. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The electrical connection device according to claim 20 further comprising a visual, auditory, or tactile indicator of a connection status as determined by the control logic. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The electrical connection device according to claim 21 wherein the indicator includes an LED, a digital display, digital sound, a vibration or a combination of two or more thereof. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The electrical connection device according to claim 1 further comprising a power switch configured to manually activate and deactivate the electrical cable.