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Pluggable electronic cartridge extractor

CA 1270341 C · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Smith, John F.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, The cartridge disclosed is provided with an extractor means which is instrumental in the removal of the cartridge from the machine, by providing a smooth camming action to move the cartridge away from the machine circuit board. The extractor allows the cartridge to protrude only a small amount outside the machine housing and still be removed such that the cartridge is not rocked or moved to and fro relative to the machine circuit board.

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  • Granted June 12, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 12, 2007.
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FiledNovember 27, 1987
GrantedJune 12, 1990
Term endedJune 12, 2007
Patent numberCA 1270341 C
Classification (IPC)H05K5/02 +1 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedNov 27, 1987Patent grantedJune 12, 1990Term endedJune 12, 2007

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