Patent ID: 6923688
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An interface for use with a portable rechargeable device comprising: a first contact interface system for receiving a male connector, the first contact interface system comprising a housing with a front surface, wherein the front surface includes an aperture leading to a well within the housing, and wherein a first positive contact comprising a spring coil is disposed within the well and a first negative contact comprising a pin structure is disposed within the well; and a second contact interface system comprising conductive contacts disposed on the front surface outside the aperture, wherein the conductive contacts comprise a second positive contact and a second negative contact, wherein the aperture receives a charging member to detent the second positive contact and the second negative contact with corresponding contacts on a charger, and wherein the first positive contact is coupled to the second positive contact and the first negative contact is coupled to the second negative contact.