Latch mechanism for joining the cover and connector of a removable memory device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5470237
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08262997

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A removable memory device includes a substrate, such as a printed circuit board, carrying IC memory packages; a connector including a molded plastic connector block for electrically connecting the removable memory device to a host system; and a sheet metal cover for enclosing the substrate. The cover has opposed forward edges including a plurality of forwardly projecting retention tabs received within a plurality of corresponding retention slots formed in the upper and lower outer surfaces of the connector block. The slots and tabs are preferably directed inwardly to provide a secure latched connection between the cover and connector.

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ELCO CORPORATION2200 PARK PLACE A CORP OF PA EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashman, John J Huntingdon, PA 12 353
Byczek, Roger W Lake in the Hills, IL 5 156
Hendrich, Randy Conneaut Lake, PA 1 20

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