Paul C. Williams
Accountancy in Longmont, CO

License number
Colorado 7461
Issued Date
Oct 26, 1982
Renew Date
May 31, 1998
Expiration Date
May 31, 1998
Type
Certified Public Accountant
Address
Address
700 Florida Ave, Longmont, CO 80501

Professional information

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Data Cartridge With Electrostatic Discharge Protection

US Patent:
7573705, Aug 11, 2009
Filed:
Jan 12, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/332590
Inventors:
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
Assignee:
ProStor Systems, Inc. - Boulder CO
International Classification:
H05K 5/00, H05K 7/00, H01R 13/66, H01R 13/648, H01R 4/66
US Classification:
36167937, 36167933, 36167939, 361753, 43962019, 439 98
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.