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Data cartridge with electrostatic discharge protection

US7573705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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45References

27Claims

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Assignee

Prostor Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

S. Christopher Alaimo · Boulder, US
Alan Holstein · Broomfield, US
Randall A. Spalding · Westminster, US
Michael H. Ulrich · Boulder, US
Paul M. Williams · Bebington, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 12, 2006
Grant date	Aug 11, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05K9/0067
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage system for removably storing information is disclosed. The data storage system includes a cartridge receptacle adapted to electrically and mechanically engage a removable data cartridge. The cartridge receptacle includes a second electrical connector and a conductive member. The second electrical connector is adapted to electrically engage a first electrical connector of the removable data cartridge. The conductive member is configured to engage a resistive portion of the removable data cartridge before the first and second electrical connectors engage. The conductive member is coupled to a ground of the cartridge receptacle.

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