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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 31, 1999
Arnold George Slezak, Yukon, OK (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A data storage system includes a housing which defines an interior environment. At least one data storage disc is disposed within the housing interior. At least one head is supported adjacent the data storage disc within the housing interior. In addition, the rotor of a disc motor is disposed within the housing interior, wherein the rotor has a capability of outgassing vaporized contaminant within the housing interior environment. A receptacle is located within the housing interior, in air-flow communication with the disc motor rotor. A packet containing contaminant absorbent and/or absorbent material disposed within the receptacle. The packet includes an outer skin of porous material and contains an activated carbon material capable of absorbing vaporized motor oil.