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Adaptor connection apparatus for a data processing system

  • US 6,067,234 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1997
  • Issued: 05/23/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus, for use with a data processing system having an architecture, which provides for the possibility of smart card use without unduly impacting the data processing system'"'"'s architecture, said apparatus comprising:

  • an enclosure having at least one PC card acceptor and at least one smart card acceptor, and having at least an upper and a lower side; and

    a suspension mechanism, operably connected to said enclosure, said suspension mechanism capable of physically connecting said enclosure to a motherboard such that said enclosure is suspended above a component of said motherboard, said suspension mechanism including at least one pin, joined to said lower side, wherein said pin has a larger circumference proximal to said lower side and a smaller circumference distal from said lower side.

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