Patent ID: 8071895
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A data storage device protected against moisture and shock, the device comprising: a circuit board being in electrical communication with an electrical interface, the electrical interface being electrically and mechanically connectable to an external electrical device; a fluid tight coating being disposed at least on the circuit board; a housing being sized and configured to generally encompass the circuit board and the fluid tight coating, the housing defining an interior surface and including a housing opening, the housing opening being sized and configured with the electrical interface being at least partially exposed therethrough, wherein the housing includes upper and lower halves being cooperatively engageable to form the housing and create a seam therebetween; and an expandable fluid tight sealant being disposed within the housing substantially intermediate the interior surface of the housing and the fluid tight coating on the circuit board.