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US5148337A
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Controlled rate adsorbent and disc drive stabilizing unit
Assignee: Multisorb Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1990-09-20
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Granted: 1992-09-15
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Expires: 2010-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A combined controlled rate adsorbent and disc drive stabilizing unit in the shape of a computer disc including an adsorbent of planar shape, a casing of porous material having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate encasing the adsorbent for prolonging the water vapor adsorption time of the adsorbent, and a self-sustaining jacket on the casing of a shape for installation into a computer disc drive during transit.
Inventors
- 👤 John S. Cullen
- 👤 Samuel A. Incorvia
- 👤 Christopher S. Nigon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/14; G11B33/1446; G11B33/1453; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/0327; G11B33/005; G11B33/02; G11B33/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A combined controlled rate adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit in the shape of a computer disc for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a sheet of adsorbent material, casing means of porous material encasing said sheet of adsorbent material and having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate for controlling the water vapor adsorption rate of said adsorbent material so that exposure of said controlled rate adsorbent unit to high humidity atmospheric conditions will not prevent said adsorbent unit from remaining active for prolonged periods of time, self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope and of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc, said jacket means enveloping said casing means, and opening means in said jacket means for permitting said casing means to communicate with the atmosphere to permit said sheet of adsorbent material encased therein to adsorb water vapor therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A combined controlled rate adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit in the shape of a computer disc for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a sheet of adsorbent material, casing means of porous material encasing said sheet of adsorbent material and having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate for controlling the water vapor adsorption rate of said adsorbent material so that exposure of said controlled rate adsorbent unit to high humidity atmospheric conditions will not prevent said adsorbent unit from remaining active for prolonged periods of time, self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope and of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc, said jacket means enveloping said casing means, and opening means in said jacket means for permitting said casing means to communicate with the atmosphere to permit said sheet of adsorbent material encased therein to adsorb water vapor therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A controlled rate adsorbent unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said adsorbent material comprises adsorbent paper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A controlled rate adsorbent unit as set forth in claim 1 including a humidity indicator which is visible through said opening means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A controlled rate adsorbent unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said adsorbent material comprises adsorbent paper, a humidity indicator printed on said adsorbent paper in alignment with said opening means, and wherein said casing is transparent to permit viewing of said humidity indicator therethrough and through said opening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A combined adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a substantially planar desiccant, a casing confirming said substantially planar desiccant therein to prevent dust from said desiccant from being deposited on the disc drive, and self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc said jacket means enveloping said substantially planar desiccant, and opening means in said jacket means for permitting said substantially planar desiccant to communicate with the atmosphere to absorb water vapor therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A combined adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a substantially planar desiccant, a casing confirming said substantially planar desiccant therein to prevent dust from said desiccant from being deposited on the disc drive, and self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc said jacket means enveloping said substantially planar desiccant, and opening means in said jacket means for permitting said substantially planar desiccant to communicate with the atmosphere to absorb water vapor therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
A combined controlled rate adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit in the shape of a computer disc for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a sheet of adsorbent material, casing means of porous material encasing said sheet of adsorbent material and having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate for controlling the water vapor adsorption rate of said adsorbent material so that exposure of said controlled rate adsorbent unit to high humidity atmospheric conditions will not prevent said adsorbent unit from remaining active for prolonged periods of time, and self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope and of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc said jacket means enveloping said casing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
140 words
A combined controlled rate adsorbent and computer disc drive stabilizing unit in the shape of a computer disc for placement into a disc drive in the position normally occupied by a computer disc for stabilizing the disc drive during transit comprising a sheet of adsorbent material, casing means of porous material encasing said sheet of adsorbent material and having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate for controlling the water vapor adsorption rate of said adsorbent material so that exposure of said controlled rate adsorbent unit to high humidity atmospheric conditions will not prevent said adsorbent unit from remaining active for prolonged periods of time, and self-sustaining jacket means in the shape of a computer disc envelope and of a size for fitting into said disc drive in the manner of a computer disc said jacket means enveloping said casing means.
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