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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 19, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Steven Feldman, Madison, OH (US);
Charles E Connoley, Round Rock, TX (US);
Michael Bashkin, Solon, OH (US);
Philip Lindsay Powell, Austin, TX (US);
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02B / ; H05K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
361829 ; 361737 ; 361752 ; 206706 ; 439148 ;
Abstract
A host electronics device has slot for receiving an IC card. An IC protection or dummy card is provided for insertion into the slot. The card is a one-piece, substantially planar molded body. One end of the body receives a portion of the connector of the device in a manner such that a surface of the body exerts a frictional force on the connector. Portions of the body provide reinforcement for the slot.