Patent ID: 6739452
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A memory device protective container for containing and protecting a memory device, comprising:a. a rigid exterior case having a first shell that defines a first peripheral edge, having a second shell that defines a second peripheral edge, and having a securing means for securing the first and second peripheral edges adjacent each other to define a containment chamber between the first and second shells; b. a resilient receiving insert dimensioned to nest within the first shell, the resilient receiving insert defining a first sealing peripheral lip that is positioned adjacent to the first peripheral edge of the first shell whenever the resilient receiving insert nests within the first shell, defining a first base extending between the first sealing peripheral lip, the first base having a shell contact surface that contacts the first shell, the resilient receiving insert also defining at least one flexible receiving post extending from a side of the first base opposed to the shell contact surface into the containment chanter, the flexible receiving post being positioned to receive and secure the memory device, and the resilient receiving insert also defining at least one support ridge extending from the base into the containment chamber to restrict smooth surface contact between the memory device and the first base of the resilient receiving insert; and, c. a resilient securing insert dimensioned to nest within the second shell, the resilient securing insert defining a second sealing peripheral lip that is positioned adjacent to the second peripheral edge of the second shell whenever the resilient securing insert nests within the second shell, defining a second base extending between the second sealing peripheral lip, the second base including a shell contact surface that contacts the second shell, and the resilient securing insert also defining at least one securing rib extending from a side of the second base opposed to the shell contact surface into the containment chamber between the inserts, the securing rib being positioned and dimensioned to contact the memory device to secure the memory device against movement within the containment chamber whenever the first and second peripheral edges of the first and second shells are positioned adjacent each other.