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HDD carrying case
Assignee: Maxtor Corp
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Filing: 1994-04-13
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Granted: 1996-01-16
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Expires: 2014-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive. The carrying case is particularly adapted to hold a hard disk drive that complies with the PCMCIA specifications. The case includes a cover that is pivotally connected to a base, so that the cover can be rotated between open and closed positions. Within the base portion of the case is an elastic insert which contains a slot that can receive a drive unit. The elastic insert is constructed to significantly dampen any shock load that is applied to the case and prevent damage to the drive unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen Cuccio
- 👤 John Hagerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/022; G11B33/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and, an elastic insert attached to said base and having a slot which receives a hard disk drive, wherein said insert has a back wall and a pair of side walls that extend from a bottom wall, said back, said side and said bottom walls defining said slot, said back wall being separated from said bottom wall by a gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and, an elastic insert attached to said base and having a slot which receives a hard disk drive, wherein said insert has a back wall and a pair of side walls that extend from a bottom wall, said back, said side and said bottom walls defining said slot, said back wall being separated from said bottom wall by a gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrying case as recited in claim 1, further comprising an elastic pad attached to said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The carrying case as recited in claim 1, wherein said base has a detent that snaps into a corresponding groove in said cover when said cover is in the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover has a pin that travels along a corresponding slot in said base, when said cover moves between the open and closed positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and, an elastic insert attached to said base, said insert having a slot which receives a hard disk drive, said insert having a back wall and a pair of side walls that extend from a bottom wall, said back, said side and said bottom walls defining said slot, wherein said back wall has a groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and, an elastic insert attached to said base, said insert having a slot which receives a hard disk drive, said insert having a back wall and a pair of side walls that extend from a bottom wall, said back, said side and said bottom walls defining said slot, wherein said back wall has a groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; an elastic bottom wall mounted to said base; an elastic back wall that has a groove and is separated from said bottom wall by a gap; a pair of side walls that extend from said bottom wall, said bottom, said back and said side walls defining a slot that receives a hard disk drive; and, an elastic pad attached to said cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive, comprising: a base; a cover pivotally connected to said base such that said cover can move between an open position and a closed position; an elastic bottom wall mounted to said base; an elastic back wall that has a groove and is separated from said bottom wall by a gap; a pair of side walls that extend from said bottom wall, said bottom, said back and said side walls defining a slot that receives a hard disk drive; and, an elastic pad attached to said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The carrying case as recited in claim 6, wherein said base has a detent that snaps into a corresponding groove in said cover when said cover is in the closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case as recited in claim 7, wherein said cover has a pin that travels along a corresponding slot in said base, when said cover moves between the open and closed positions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-15 | 1999-07-17 | 2000-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-15 | 2003-07-17 | 2004-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-07-17 | 2008-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |