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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2006
S. Christopher Alaimo, Boulder, CO (US);
Alan Holstein, Broomfield, CO (US);
Randall A. Spalding, Westminster, CO (US);
Michael H. Ulrich, Boulder, CO (US);
Paul M. Williams, Longmont, CO (US);
S. Christopher Alaimo, Boulder, CO (US);
Alan Holstein, Broomfield, CO (US);
Randall A. Spalding, Westminster, CO (US);
Michael H. Ulrich, Boulder, CO (US);
Paul M. Williams, Longmont, CO (US);
ProStor Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
A data storage system for removably storing information is disclosed. The data storage system includes a cartridge receptacle adapted to electrically and mechanically engage a removable data cartridge. The cartridge receptacle includes a second electrical connector and a conductive member. The second electrical connector is adapted to electrically engage a first electrical connector of the removable data cartridge. The conductive member is configured to engage a resistive portion of the removable data cartridge before the first and second electrical connectors engage. The conductive member is coupled to a ground of the cartridge receptacle.