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Secure interface card extractor/ejector mechanism
Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
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Filing: 1994-10-11
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2014-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A drawer slide which is capable of moving in and out of the housing of a computer or other electronic apparatus is configured to receive an interface card which is connected into the circuitry of the computer when the drawer slide is in a fully inserted position. The drawer slide rides in a drawer guide which is secured to the computer structure. An interface connector is mounted on the drawer guide and engages a connector on the interface card for connecting the interface card to the remainder of the computer circuitry. A key lock mechanism prevents unauthorized movement of the drawer slide and the associated interface card out of the computer housing.
Inventors
- 👤 George Heys, Jr.
- 👤 Horng J. Lin
- 👤 Brian A. Wong Shui
- 👤 Andrew C. Zeik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:18
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; H05K5/0265; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; H05K5/0286; H05K5/0295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for retaining and securing removable interface cards in a data processing device, comprising: a drawer guide mounted within the data processing device and having a support surface, a connector mount and a pair of tracks; an electrical connector mounted on said connector mount; a drawer slide having rails which ride in the tracks of said drawer guide; wherein said drawer guide and said drawer slide are provided with interlocking elements to prevent the drawer slide from being accidentally removed from the drawer guide, including a stop in the drawer guide and a hook on the drawer slide; an interface card containing electronic circuitry positioned in said drawer slide and having an electrical connector at one end engageable with said electrical connector on the connector mount; and a ground plate positioned on said drawer slide adjacent to said interface card for providing electrostatic discharge protection for the electronic circuitry contained in the interface card; wherein the hook on the drawer slide extends through an aperture in the ground plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for retaining and securing removable interface cards in a data processing device, comprising: a drawer guide mounted within the data processing device and having a support surface, a connector mount and a pair of tracks; an electrical connector mounted on said connector mount; a drawer slide having rails which ride in the tracks of said drawer guide; wherein said drawer guide and said drawer slide are provided with interlocking elements to prevent the drawer slide from being accidentally removed from the drawer guide, including a stop in the drawer guide and a hook on the drawer slide; an interface card containing electronic circuitry positioned in said drawer slide and having an electrical connector at one end engageable with said electrical connector on the connector mount; and a ground plate positioned on said drawer slide adjacent to said interface card for providing electrostatic discharge protection for the electronic circuitry contained in the interface card; wherein the hook on the drawer slide extends through an aperture in the ground plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-02-04 | 2000-08-05 | 2001-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-02-04 | 2004-08-05 | 2005-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-02-04 | 2008-08-05 | 2009-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |