ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,324,863, issued on June 10, was assigned to Chiscan Holdings PTE. LTD (Parkview Square, Singapore).

"Magnetic latch connector assembly" was invented by Bryon K. Eckert (Chandler, Ariz.), Bradley N. Eckert (Chandler, Ariz.) and Huan Truong (Chandler, Ariz.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A connector is configured to electrically connect a plasma emitter array with an identification chip to a power supply controller, and to further mechanically support the emitter device supporting the array during use. Cooperating components of the connector and emitter device form a magnetic latch assembly: the connector includes one or more magnets flush...