US6587348B2
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Container case for card type device, container case holder, and electronic device using such card type device
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 2001-04-20
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Granted: 2003-07-01
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Expires: 2021-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A container case for a card type memory comprises a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting the card type memory, a resilient engaging pawl provided inside of the storage space for engaging with the card type memory, a leaf spring for ejecting the card type memory out of the storage space by resilient power, and a rotation supporting projection provided inside of the storage space for rotating the card type memory at said rotation supporting projection in the storage space to be easily ejected from the storage space with a comfortable mechanical feeling.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinichi Kondo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:43
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1461; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/0286; H05K5/0295; G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/06; G06K13/08; G06K13/0806; G06K13/0825; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/0772; G06K19/07732; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0047; H05K7/1401; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; A45C2011/188; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A container case for a card type device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from said depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A container case for a card type device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from said depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The container case as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: a resilient pressing means provided at one side of said storage space opposite said resilient engaging means for resiliently pressing said card type device toward said resilient engaging means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The container case as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: a main body having said storage space, said resilient engaging means, said resilient ejecting means and said rotation supporting means; and a case lid means provided at a front of said main body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container case as recited in claim 3 wherein said main body is formed by synthetic resin; and said resilient engaging means and said rotation supporting means are formed integrally with said main body by synthetic resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container case as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: a connecting means on both sides of said container case for detachably connecting a plurality of said container cases in a lateral direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container case as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: a connecting means on top and bottom sides of said container case for detachably connecting a plurality of said container cases in a stacking direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container case for a card type device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space for engaging with said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space; wherein said resilient ejecting means comprises: a first resilient means to press said card type device toward said resilient engaging means; and a second resilient means to press said card type device toward an ejecting direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container case for a card type device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space for engaging with said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space; wherein said resilient ejecting means comprises: a first resilient means to press said card type device toward said resilient engaging means; and a second resilient means to press said card type device toward an ejecting direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a main body for storing said plurality of said container cases in a lateral direction; and a cover fixed to said main body to close said main body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a main body for storing said plurality of said container cases in a lateral direction; and a cover fixed to said main body to close said main body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a container case connecting means for connecting said plurality of said container cases together in the lateral direction; and a card case for containing said container case connecting means; wherein said card case is able to store a business card or the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
177 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a container case connecting means for connecting said plurality of said container cases together in the lateral direction; and a card case for containing said container case connecting means; wherein said card case is able to store a business card or the like.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
166 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a container case connecting means for storing said plurality of container cases in the lateral direction; and a pair of covers movably attached to both sides of said container case connecting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
166 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a container case connecting means for storing said plurality of container cases in the lateral direction; and a pair of covers movably attached to both sides of said container case connecting means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
157 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a holder for storing said plurality of container cases in the lateral direction; and a plurality of engaging holes provided on said holder.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
157 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a holder for storing said plurality of container cases in the lateral direction; and a plurality of engaging holes provided on said holder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
155 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a holder for storing said plurality of container cases in the stacked direction; and a cover movably attached to said holder.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
155 words
A container case holder for a card type device comprising: a plurality of container cases each comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; a holder for storing said plurality of container cases in the stacked direction; and a cover movably attached to said holder.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
142 words
An electronic device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and connecting terminals provided at a bottom of said storage space for electrically connecting to terminals of said card type device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
142 words
An electronic device comprising: a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting a card type device; a resilient engaging means provided inside of said storage space on a first side thereof for engaging with a depression provided in a first side edge of said card type device; a resilient ejecting means for ejecting said card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and a rotation supporting means provided inside of said storage space which provides a fulcrum about which said card type device can be rotated in said storage space until said resilient engaging means disengages from the depression whereupon said resilient ejecting means ejects the card type device out of said storage space by resilient power; and connecting terminals provided at a bottom of said storage space for electrically connecting to terminals of said card type device.
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