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High performance, high capacitance gain, jack connector for data transmission or the like
Assignee: Bel Fuse Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd
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Filing: 2002-11-10
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Granted: 2005-11-15
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Expires: 2022-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications. At least eight sequentially positioned elongate contact members are connected in a series of signal pairs. A first signal pair includes a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member. A second signal pair includes a third contact member and a sixth contact member. In addition, a third signal pair comprises a first contact member and a second contact member. Finally, a seventh and an eighth contact member are in a fourth signal pair. One member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they substantially remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths. Each of the third and fifth contact members mounts a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another. Each pair of extensions are separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed. Furthermore, each of the fourth and sixth contact members mounts a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and also in respective planes generally parallel to one another. Each pair of extensions are likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed. Each contact of each contact member pair has a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Colantuono
- 👤 Richard D. Marowsky
- 👤 Jason A. Cowburn
- 👤 Dennis A. Bush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/646; H01R13/6461; H01R13/6464; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R24/64; H01R13/66; H01R13/6608; H01R13/6625; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/941
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 50
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least four elongate contact members connected in at least two signal pairs; a first signal pair including a second contact member and a third contact member and a second signal pair comprising a first contact member and a fourth contact member, one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they substantially remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the first and third members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the second and fourth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least four elongate contact members connected in at least two signal pairs; a first signal pair including a second contact member and a third contact member and a second signal pair comprising a first contact member and a fourth contact member, one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they substantially remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the first and third members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the second and fourth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein at least one of the dielectrics comprises a polymeric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein the casing comprises a polymeric material having a relatively high dielectric value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein at least one of the conductive members includes commercially pure copper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein at least one of the capacitors is a flat plate capacitor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein each conductive member having a plate-like extension is formed with the extension as a one piece unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally equivalent to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 1 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
226 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight elongate contact members connected in at least two signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member and a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member, one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
226 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight elongate contact members connected in at least two signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member and a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member, one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein at least one of the dielectrics comprises a polymeric material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein the casing comprises a polymeric material having a relatively high dielectric value.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein at least one of the conductive members includes commercially pure copper.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein at least one of the capacitors is a flat plate capacitor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein each conductive member having a plate-like extension is formed with the extension as a one piece unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally equivalent to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 9 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
249 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in at least four signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
249 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in at least four signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein the dielectric casing comprises a polymeric material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein the casing comprises a polymeric material having a relatively high dielectric value.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein at least one of the contacts includes commercially pure copper.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein at least one of the capacitors is a flat plate capacitor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein each contact having a plate-like extension is formed with the extension as a one piece unit.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally equivalent to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 17 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
254 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight elongate contact members connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member, a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member, a third signal pair including a first contact member and a second contact member; and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact member and an eighth contact member; one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
254 words
An electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight elongate contact members connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member, a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member, a third signal pair including a first contact member and a second contact member; and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact member and an eighth contact member; one member of each signal pair being configured differently from the other member of the pair, and the respective members of each signal pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each signal pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein at least one of the dielectrics comprises a polymeric material.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein the casing comprises a polymeric material having a relatively high dielectric value.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein at least one of the conductive members includes commercially pure copper.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein at least one of the capacitors is a flat plate capacitor.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein each conductive member having a plate-like extension is formed with the extension as a one piece unit.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally equivalent to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electric connector set forth in claim 25 wherein the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor is generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
279 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction generally opposite to that of the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor being generally equal to that of the second capacitor extensions; and each contact of each contact pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
279 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction generally opposite to that of the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor being generally equal to that of the second capacitor extensions; and each contact of each contact pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
279 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction generally opposite to that of the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor being generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions; and each contact of each contact pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
279 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned contacts connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact and a fifth contact, a second signal pair comprising a third contact and a sixth contact, a third signal pair including a first contact and a second contact, and a fourth signal pair having a seventh contact and an eighth contact; one contact of each pair being configured differently from the other contact of the pair, and the respective contacts of each pair being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; each of the third and fifth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contacts mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction generally opposite to that of the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; the total surface area of the extensions of the first capacitor being generally unequal to that of the second capacitor extensions; and each contact of each contact pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contacts having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
228 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned elongate contact members connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member, and a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member; each of the third and fifth contact members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction downwardly from the third and fifth contact members and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a first high gain capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contact members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction upwardly from the fourth and sixth contact members and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a second high gain capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each contact member pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
228 words
A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises: at least eight sequentially positioned elongate contact members connected in a plurality of signal pairs; a first signal pair including a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member, and a second signal pair comprising a third contact member and a sixth contact member; each of the third and fifth contact members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction downwardly from the third and fifth contact members and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a first high gain capacitor is formed; each of the fourth and sixth contact members mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction upwardly from the fourth and sixth contact members and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a second high gain capacitor is formed; and each contact member of each contact member pair including a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
260 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. connecting at least four elongate contact members in at least two signal pairs; ii. pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair; and iii. pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair; such that one contact member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; iv. mounting to each of the third and fifth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; v. mounting to each of the fourth and sixth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and vi. forming on each contact member pair a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
260 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. connecting at least four elongate contact members in at least two signal pairs; ii. pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair; and iii. pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair; such that one contact member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; iv. mounting to each of the third and fifth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; v. mounting to each of the fourth and sixth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and vi. forming on each contact member pair a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
306 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. connecting at least eight elongate contact members in a series of four signal pairs; ii. pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair; iii. pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair; iv. pairing a first one of the contact members with a second one of the contact members to form a third signal pair; and v. pairing a seventh one of the contact members with an eighth one of the contact members to form a fourth signal pair, such that one contact member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; vi. mounting to each of the third and fifth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; vii. mounting to each of the fourth and sixth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and viii. forming on each contact member pair a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
306 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. connecting at least eight elongate contact members in a series of four signal pairs; ii. pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair; iii. pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair; iv. pairing a first one of the contact members with a second one of the contact members to form a third signal pair; and v. pairing a seventh one of the contact members with an eighth one of the contact members to form a fourth signal pair, such that one contact member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; vi. mounting to each of the third and fifth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; vii. mounting to each of the fourth and sixth contact members a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and viii. forming on each contact member pair a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
369 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. forming at least eight elongate contact members such that each member has a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, at least two of the contact members being formed so as to each have a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, and at least two of the contact members being formed so as to each have a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, such that each contact member has a selected shape suitable for minimizing crosstalk during high frequency data transfer; ii. arranging the contact members in sequential positions and connecting them in a series of signal pairs, pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair, pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair, pairing a first one of the contact members with a second one of the contact members to form a third signal pair, and pairing a seventh one of the contact members with an eighth one of the contact members to form a fourth signal pair; such that one contact member of each pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; iii. separating each of the two contact members having plate-like extensions oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; iv. separating each of the two contact members having plate-like extensions oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and v. arranging each of the contact member pairs relative to one another and housing them collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
369 words
A method of assembling an electric connector for data transfer applications, which comprises the steps of: I. forming at least eight elongate contact members such that each member has a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, at least two of the contact members being formed so as to each have a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, and at least two of the contact members being formed so as to each have a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, such that each contact member has a selected shape suitable for minimizing crosstalk during high frequency data transfer; ii. arranging the contact members in sequential positions and connecting them in a series of signal pairs, pairing a fourth one of the contact members with a fifth one of the contact members to form a first signal pair, pairing a third one of the contact members with a sixth one of the contact members to form a second signal pair, pairing a first one of the contact members with a second one of the contact members to form a third signal pair, and pairing a seventh one of the contact members with an eighth one of the contact members to form a fourth signal pair; such that one contact member of each pair is configured differently from the other contact member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths; iii. separating each of the two contact members having plate-like extensions oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed; iv. separating each of the two contact members having plate-like extensions oriented in a second direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed; and v. arranging each of the contact member pairs relative to one another and housing them collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during high frequency data transfer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
173 words
A plurality of elongate contact members for use in a jack connector for high performance data transfer: the contact members including wires arranged sequentially and connected in a series of signal pairs; a first signal pair comprising a first contact member and a third contact member, the first and third contact members each mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a first high gain capacitor for minimizing crosstalk is formed; and a second signal pair having a second contact member and a fourth contact member, the second and fourth contact members each mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction opposite to the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric insert having a relatively high dielectric value such that a second high gain capacitor for minimizing crosstalk is formed.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
173 words
A plurality of elongate contact members for use in a jack connector for high performance data transfer: the contact members including wires arranged sequentially and connected in a series of signal pairs; a first signal pair comprising a first contact member and a third contact member, the first and third contact members each mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a first dielectric having a relatively high dielectric value such that a first high gain capacitor for minimizing crosstalk is formed; and a second signal pair having a second contact member and a fourth contact member, the second and fourth contact members each mounting a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction opposite to the first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another, each pair of extensions being separated by a second dielectric insert having a relatively high dielectric value such that a second high gain capacitor for minimizing crosstalk is formed.
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