US5149048A — Shock absorbent mounting arrangement for disk dri…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 97 words

A combination for protecting an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component to be mounted in an instrument against damage from shock forces imposed on the instrument, the combination comprising: an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component to be mounted in an instrument; a shock absorbent jacket which at least partially encloses the component; and means for retaining the jacket and the component at a selected location in the instrument; wherein the jacket and the retaining means function cooperatively so as to protect the component against a shock force applied to the instrument, regardless of the direction of the force.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 97 words

A combination for protecting an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component to be mounted in an instrument against damage from shock forces imposed on the instrument, the combination comprising: an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component to be mounted in an instrument; a shock absorbent jacket which at least partially encloses the component; and means for retaining the jacket and the component at a selected location in the instrument; wherein the jacket and the retaining means function cooperatively so as to protect the component against a shock force applied to the instrument, regardless of the direction of the force.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 28 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the retaining means comprises a structure in said instrument which defines a cavity into which the jacket and the component are placed.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 11 words

The combination of claim 2 wherein the structure is substantially enclosed.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 13 words

The combination of claim 2 wherein the structure comprises at least one aperture.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 13 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the jacket includes at least one aperture.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 14 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the jacket is made of a foamed material.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 36 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the jacket is made of an elastomeric material in which a pattern has been formed, the pattern contributing to the ability of the elastomeric material to absorb a shock force.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 18 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the instrument comprises a computer and the component comprises a disk drive.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 16 words

The combination of claim 8 wherein the component comprises a removable storage device for the computer.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 61 words

The combination of claim 1 in which the center of gravity of said component is located significantly to a side of the physical center of said component, and in which the portion of the jacket which encloses that side of the component is fabricated so as to be capable of absorbing a greater shock force than other portions of the jacket.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 17 words

The combination of claim 1 wherein the shock absorbent jacket is constructed of an electrically conductive material.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 58 words

A protective device for mounting an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component in an instrument, said protective device comprising a jacket made of a resilient material and designed to enclose at least a portion of the surface of the component, the jacket being further designed to protect the component against shock forces imposed on the instrument from any direction.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 58 words

A protective device for mounting an electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical component in an instrument, said protective device comprising a jacket made of a resilient material and designed to enclose at least a portion of the surface of the component, the jacket being further designed to protect the component against shock forces imposed on the instrument from any direction.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 12 words

The protective device of claim 12 designed to protect a disk drive.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 14 words

The protective device of claim 12 wherein the resilient material is a foamed material.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 22 words

The protective device of claim 14 wherein at least part of the foamed material is formed into a ribbed or beaded pattern.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 14 words

The protective device of claim 12 wherein the jacket comprises an electrically conductive material.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 26 words

The protective device of claim 12 wherein the resilient material contains carbon or metallic particles for protecting a disk drive against electrostatic discharge and/or electromagnetic interference.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 16 words

The protective device of claim 12 designed to protect a removable disk drive for a computer.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 34 words

The protective device of claim 18 designed to protect a removable disk drive having a plug or socket for connecting it to a computer, the jacket having an aperture for the plug or socket.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 30 words

The protective device of claim 18 wherein the jacket is designed to enclose a removable disk drive as well as a printed circuit board for controlling the removable disk drive.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 124 words

A shock absorbent arrangement for mounting a component in an instrument comprising: a shock absorbent jacket which at least partially encloses said component; and means for retaining said jacket and said component at a selected location in said instrument; wherein said jacket and said retaining means function cooperatively so as to protect said component against a shock force applied to said instrument, regardless of the direction of said force; and wherein the center of gravity of said component is located significantly to a side of the physical center of said component, and wherein the portion of the jacket which encloses that side of the component is fabricated so as to be capable of absorbing a greater shock force than other portions of the jacket.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 124 words

A shock absorbent arrangement for mounting a component in an instrument comprising: a shock absorbent jacket which at least partially encloses said component; and means for retaining said jacket and said component at a selected location in said instrument; wherein said jacket and said retaining means function cooperatively so as to protect said component against a shock force applied to said instrument, regardless of the direction of said force; and wherein the center of gravity of said component is located significantly to a side of the physical center of said component, and wherein the portion of the jacket which encloses that side of the component is fabricated so as to be capable of absorbing a greater shock force than other portions of the jacket.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1995-09-22	1996-03-23	1996-09-22	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1999-09-22	2000-03-23	2000-09-22	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2003-09-22	2004-03-23	2004-09-22	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Shock absorbent mounting arrangement for disk drive or other component

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