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Removable data cartridge

US7907366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2006
Grant dateMar 15, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/025
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A removable data cartridge for storing information is disclosed. The removable data cartridge includes an outer casing and an electrical connector. The outer casing has a front side having an opening therein, a back side located opposite the front side, a left side, a left edge between the left side and the front side, a top side, a top edge between the top side and the front side wherein the top edge is longer than the left edge, and a bottom side. A keying feature of the outer casing extends from the front side toward the back side to prevent improper insertion of the removable data cartridge through a fixed aperture in a drive. The electrical connector accessible from outside the outer casing at the opening in the front side.

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