Patent ID: 7721962
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A reader for a plurality of data storage devices, comprising: (a) An integrated circuit board controlling the exchange of data from and to the data storage devices, the integrated circuit board having a front edge; (b) a face plate communicating with the front edge of the circuit board having a plurality of openings to accept the data storage devices; (c) a plurality of connectors connected to the circuit board each one spaced the same predetermined distance from the front edge, the connectors configured to operatively exchange data between any type of conventional memory card and the circuit board and having electrical contacts in a connector electrical contact pattern which is the same for each connector; (d) a plurality of removable bridges, each comprising: (e) the distance between the first end and the second end of each bridge is substantially equal to the pre-determined distance so that when the connector insertion section of a bridge is operatively connected to a connector the data storage device receiving section of the bridge is positioned adjacent the face plate.