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US 6,275,383 B1Granted
Device for the storage of memory cards
OwnerErich Böhminventor
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Abstract
A device for storing electronic data storage cards has a rim member defining one storage compartment. The compartment has an insertion side with a configuration such that a storage card is slidable into the compartment. A plurality of holding guides are disposed around and define a portion of the circumference of the compartment. The holding guides have structure that engages against edges of the storage card to align and position the card within the compartment.
Claims17
A device for storing electronic data storage cards, including multi-media cards, said device comprising:
- a rim member defining at least one storage compartment, said compartment having an insertion side with a configuration such that a storage card is slidable therepast into said compartment;
- a plurality of holding guides disposed around and defining at least a portion of a circumference of said compartment, said holding guides comprising structure that engages against edges of the storage card to align and position the card within said compartment;
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- wherein at least one of said holding guides further comprises retaining structure that overlaps and engages at least one edge of the card inserted in said compartment to prevent the card from falling out of said compartment and wherein the rim member and the at least one holding guide act against the card to slightly deform the card and hence retain the card in the device.
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