Patent ID: 7811101
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A memory drive comprising: a first casing; a second casing coupled to the first casing, wherein the first and second casings form a casing structure; a carrier located in an opening between the casing structure containing a USB connector and a memory device; a metal spring clip coupled to the USB connector to provide improved EMI and ESD protection, wherein the metal spring clip comprises a top surface for contacting with the USB connector of the memory device and a bottom surface for contacting with the second casing for providing continuity between the memory device and the casing structure, wherein the metal spring clip cooperates with a groove and an opening of the carrier when coupled with the carrier; and a sliding and locking mechanism on the carrier for extending and retracting a memory the memory device and USB connector on the carrier from and to the casing structure; wherein the carrier includes an activation slide button which extends beyond the casing structure; and wherein the carrier includes guide rails to allow the carrier to slide back and forth in the casing structure.