Patent ID: 6773291
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A communications card to be used in a data utilization device and to receive an RJ-xx series plug having a biased clip and to make electrical connection with at least first and second electrical contacts provided on the plug, the communications card comprising:a height and a length compliant with the PCMCIA standards for a Type III card; a first surface, the first surface forming an outer surface of the card; a first end; a first recess provided within the first end, the first recess having dimensions such that the RJ-xx series plug is closely received therein, the recess being oriented such that the direction the RJ-xx series plug travels if inserted into the recess is substantially parallel to the first surface and substantially perpendicular to the first end; a first electrical conductor provided in the first recess, the first electrical conductor being positioned to make electrical continuity with the first electrical contact if the plug is received by the first recess; a second electrical conductor provided in the first recess, the second electrical conductor being positioned to make electrical continuity with the second electrical contact if the RJ-xx series plug is received by the first recess; conductors to convey an electrical signal present on the first and second electrical contacts to the communications card; and a first biased clip receiving structure adjacent to the first recess, the first biased clip receiving structure shaped to receive the biased clip if the RJ-xx series plug is inserted into the recess and functioning to hold the biased clip and the RJ-xx series plug in operative engagement in the first recess, wherein the first biased clip receiving structure includes a first cutout formed on the first surface.