Patent ID: 7572139

Claim:
A self-retaining audio/video high definition multi-contact connector comprising: a first end, configured to be inserted into a standard HDMI jack; and an inner plug section, forming a portion of the first end, the inner plug section being partially surrounded by a first retaining portion movable from a first normal expanded position, wherein the first retaining portion extends a distance away from the inner plug section at the first end, to a second unexpanded position wherein the first retaining portion is in close proximity to the inner plug section at the first end, and wherein the first retaining portion is configured to exert a restoring force back toward the first position when the first retaining portion is within the standard HDMI jack; wherein the inner plug section includes a plurality of plug terminal contacts configured to physically and electrically contact corresponding receptacle port contacts of the standard HDMI jack; and wherein the first retaining portion facilitates an electrical connection between corresponding mating surfaces of the standard HDMI jack.