Electrical connectors – With supporting means for coupling part – Nonuse covering means – e.g. – connector storage means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2009-08-25
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With supporting means for coupling part
Nonuse covering means, e.g., connector storage means
C439S456000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07578698
ABSTRACT:
A storage device includes a housing having a cavity formed therein which contains a storage unit. A USB cable is electrically connected between a USB plug located outside of the cavity of the housing and the storage unit located in the cavity. A USB cable stress relief mount includes a first USB cable clamp formed in the housing. A second USB cable clamp is formed in the housing and is opposed to the first USB cable clamp. A third USB cable clamp is formed in the housing. The third USB cable clamp is positioned at an angle with the first and second USB cable clamps. The USB cable extends between, and is secured by, the first, second and third USB cable clamps.
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Office Action dated Dec. 5, 2008 from U.S. Appl. No. 29/317,385.
Gan Kah Liang
Lee Pei Koh
Ng Wei Loon
Thia Kong Beng Terang
Abrams Neil
Nguyen Phuong
Seagate Technology LLC
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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