Patent ID: 7232197
Filing Date: 2007-06-19
Classification: E05G,G11B

Abstract:
1. A data protection device comprising: a fire-resistant enclosure comprising an inner wall and an outer wall and having a thermally resistant material between the inner and outer walls, the inner wall defining an interior volume for housing an electronic data storage device therein, and having a closeable opening, said enclosure capable of protecting contents from environmental hazard; at least one electrical connector within said enclosure for providing power inside said enclosure; and at least one data link within said enclosure for providing data communication between inside said enclosure and outside said enclosure when said opening is open or closed; said at least one electrical connector and said at least one data link extending outside said enclosure for connection with at least one power source and at least one data source; wherein said at least one electrical connector and said at least one data link extend between said inner and outer walls in such manner to substantially prevent an environmental hazard from affecting contents of said enclosure.