Patent ID: 9466931
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. A device for connection into a socket on an electronic apparatus, the device comprising: a plug portion so as to be inserted into the socket; a substantially rigid body; a cover connecting said plug portion to the body, wherein said cover comprises a flexible joint, wherein said plug portion is electrically connected to the body through the joint; wherein plug portion protrudes from an edge of said cover, and wherein the joint flexes about an axis positioned a fixed distance of less than 15 mm from said edge of said cover from which said plug portion protrudes, and wherein said cover is tapered between said plug portion and the joint and between the body and the joint; and a substantially planar front face from which said plug portion protrudes, wherein the body has upper and lower substantially planar surfaces, wherein said cover is tapered and, upon bending in an upwards direction, the upper substantially planar surface of the body is positioned substantially co-planar with a front face, upon bending in an downwards direction, the lower substantially planar surface of the body is positioned substantially co-planar with said front face.