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Is a magnetic charging cable patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a magnetic charging cable have been patented many times, but "a magnetic charging cable" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 179 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “magnetic cableconnectorcharging” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 43 best keyword matches we examined, 20 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: APPLE INC (5), TERMAX CORP (2), ZOE THAIS (2), DONGGUAN CHENXUN ELECTRONICS CO LTD (1).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): H01R (22), H02J (12), H01F (5), F16L (5).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a magnetic charging cable

  1. Information handling system plug and receptacle adapter for magnetic charging US-12632403-B2 2026 · DELL PRODUCTS LP
    An information handling system gaming keyboard couples to a charger cable with an asymmetric magnet arrangement that attracts the charger when correctly oriented and repels the charger when misoriented. Charging pins and communica…
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  2. Magnetic connector structure for data cable US-12418141-B1 2025 · FAN GAO LE TRADE SHENZHEN CO LTD
    The present disclosure provides a magnetic connector structure for a data cable, which comprises a cable body and a connector. The connector comprises an input end connector and an output end connector. A magnetic block is provide…
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  3. Magnetic connector for a galvanic charging connection of an electronic device, in particular a hearing instrument, magnetic mating connector, magnetic connector system, electronic device and charger US-2024236589-A1 2024 · SIVANTOS PTE LTD
    A magnetic connector for a galvanic charging connection of an electronic device, in particular a hearing aid, includes a cylindrical first contact of a magnetic or magnetizable material and a second contact disposed adjacent there…
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  4. Mounting bracket for quick connect magnetic charging cable US-2023378779-A1 2023 · JAMSTACK INC
    A mounting bracket for quick connect magnetic charging cable. This bracket facilitates the holding and self-positioning of a self-biasing cable (i.e., magnetic cable), such that it can quickly and easily connect the charging port …
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  5. Magnetic cable adapters and connectors and methods of installing cables implementing same US-11616322-B2 2023 · GOOGLE LLC
    A magnetic adapter for a cable connector includes a main body having an opening, a compression surface exposed within the opening and configured to compress a biasing retention clip of the cable connector, at least one locking sur…
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  6. Spherical magnetic charging cable US-2022021228-A1 2022 · DONGGUAN CHENXUN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
    The invention discloses a spherical magnetic charging cable and its assembling process, including a wire, a net tail, a contact spring pin, and a metal butt joint. A first shell is nested on the outer end of the wire, and the net …
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  7. Magnetic charging device US-11527909-B2 2022 · IRWIN KELLY
    A magnetic charging device for charging the battery batteries of an electric motorized cart has a plug unit a a charger unit. When the battery or batteries are charging, the plug unit and charger unit are releasably engaged with e…
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  8. Magnetic charging/discharging connector WO-2019007144-A1 2019 · XENO COMPANY SHANGLUO LTD
    The present invention relates to a magnetic charging/discharging connector, pertaining to the technical field of charging and discharging connectors. The connector comprises: a magnetic male connector (1) and a charging/dischargin…
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  9. Magnetic charging device capable of wireless charging US-2019067977-A1 2019 · DENGJIE TECH CO LTD
    A charging device, which is configured to connect to a mobile device to charge the mobile device through a charging wire or through wireless charging, includes a connector and a wireless charging member. The connector has a plug, …
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  10. USB function-type magnetic cable US-9979138-B1 2018 · DONGGUAN CITY JIANGHAN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
    The disclosure relates to a USB function-type magnetic cable, comprising a USB cable main body and a USB moveable plug; an end B of the USB cable main body is in moveable connection with the USB moveable plug; an end A of the USB …
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  11. Portable electronic device and associated docking assembly with magnetic charging, switching and data transfer US-2015256010-A1 2015 · JayBird LLC
    A portable electronic device comprises at least one low-profile electrically conductive magnets, each working as an electrical contact and a mechanical locking element requiring no additional parts such as pins or springs. The mag…
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  12. Magnetic cable connector systems US-8348678-B2 2013 · AUTOMOTIVE IND MARKETING CORP
    Cable assemblies and connector systems that include magnetic elements are disclosed. The cable assemblies may include first and second cables. A first plurality of magnetic elements may be arranged around the first cable proximate…
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  13. Compact magnetic cable noise suppressor US-7804025-B2 2010 · APPLE INC
    A compact magnetic cable noise suppressor may be provided for suppressing electromagnetic cable noise. The compact magnetic noise suppressor may be formed from a ferrite material or other magnetic material with a high permeability…
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  14. Coaxial cable magnetic connector US-7264479-B1 2007 · LEE VINCENT J
    Male and female elements of a co-axial cable connector include permanent magnets for the connective force between the male and female elements, a magnet of one polarity in the male element and one of opposite polarity in the femal…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a magnetic charging cable been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Consumer electronics are among the most heavily patented areas; the specific circuit, mounting, or interaction is what distinguishes a design.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.