Patent ID: 7275941

Claim:
A lockable portable memory storage device, comprising: a portable memory storage device having a housing, memory storage means in said housing for storing digital data, and a connector plug interconnected with said memory storage means adapted to be connected to an external device for accessing and transferring digital data between the memory storage means and external device; selectively lockable and unlockable cover means associated with said housing for covering and uncovering at least a portion of said connector plug; and lock receiving means on at least one of said cover means and said housing for receiving a locking device to secure said cover means in a covered locked condition; whereby said selectively lockable and unlockable cover means, in an unlocked condition, allows said portion of said connector plug to be covered or to be uncovered for connection to the external device and, in a covered locked condition, prevents unauthorized unlocking and uncovering of said portion of said connector plug and connection thereof to the external device and unauthorized access to data stored in said memory storage means.