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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2001
Barry J. Oldfield, Boise, ID (US);
Herbert J. Tanzer, Folsom, CA (US);
Brian Tsuyuki, Roseville, CA (US);
David J. Pommerenke, Rolla, MO (US);
Mohammad M. Bari, Boise, ID (US);
Peter Gysling, New Plymouth, ID (US);
Jon C. Anson, Meridian, ID (US);
Richard G. Sevier, Boise, ID (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for protecting electronic devices from electrostatic discharge are provided. A preferred system includes a module configured to be received by an enclosure. The module incorporates an electronic component, such as a memory device, processor, and/or circuit assembly, for example, that is configured to electrically communicate with at least a portion of the enclosure when the module is received by the enclosure. The module also includes a first contact portion that is arranged to contact the enclosure as the module is received by the enclosure. Preferably, the first contact portion is formed, at least partially, of a dissipative material. So configured, when the first contact portion engages the enclosure, an electrostatic charge of the module may be discharged in a controlled manner. Methods also are provided.