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US 9,389,648 B2Granted
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.
Claims7
A computing system, comprising:
- a base portion including a user input device;
- a display portion;
- a hinge pivotably connecting the base portion to the display portion;
- and
- a flexible connection mechanism that attaches to both the base portion and the display portion;
- wherein the flexible connection mechanism comprises:
- a first end including a first compressible sealing member, a first fastener to be attached to the base portion, and a first aperture, the first aperture to provide a passageway for a plurality of conductors electrically connecting the base portion and the display portion, wherein the first fastener being attached to the base portion causes the first compressible sealing member to be compressed thereby engaging the first sealing member to form a first seal;
- a second end including a second compressible sealing member, a second fastener to be attached to the display portion, and a second aperture, the second aperture to provide a passageway for the plurality of conductors, wherein the second fastener being attached to the display portion causes the second compressible sealing member to be compressed thereby engaging the second sealing member to form a second seal;
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- a flexible hollow conduit to extend between the first and second ends to circumscribe the plurality of conductors and provide a continuous interior space between the first and second apertures to route the plurality of conductors between the first and second ends.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.