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Retractable memory drive

US7811101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2008
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/633
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A retractable memory drive in accordance with the present invention comprises a top casing, a middle carrier, an electronic device such as a USB thumb drive, and a bottom casing. There are guide rails that allow the middle carrier to remain in an appropriate position. There is also a metal spring clip coupled to the middle carrier for contacting a connector of a device coupled to the drive to provide for improved EMI and ESD protection.

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