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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1998
Jeffrey Beseth, Raymore, MO (US);
Dale R. Langner, Overland Park, KS (US);
Garmin Corporation, , TW;
Abstract
A data card having a retractable handle is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the data card includes an electronic data storage medium contained within a two-piece protective housing. A removable handle is slidably engaged with the housing and is movable between a stored position, wherein the handle does not extend beyond the housing, and an active position, wherein the handle is extended beyond the housing for easy manipulation by the user. In an alternative embodiment, the handle is pivotally mounted to the housing and is movable between a stored position, wherein the handle is maintained against the housing, and an active position, wherein the handle is pivotally swung away from the housing.