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Integrated filter for use in a disk drive

  • US 6,266,208 B1
  • Filed: 06/11/1999
  • Issued: 07/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An integrated filter assembly for insertion into a disk drive, comprising:

  • a support structure adapted to be inserted into a baseplate of the disk drive;

    a recirculation filter integral with said support structure for use in trapping solid particles circulating within a disk drive housing of the disk drive;

    a breather filter integral with said support structure for trapping solid particles entering the disk drive housing from an exterior environment; and

    a chemical filter integral with said support structure for absorbing undesired gases within the disk drive housing.

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