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Fire resistant enclosure for a data storage device having heat sink capabilities and method for making the same

  • US 8,570,719 B2
  • Filed: 08/21/2008
  • Issued: 10/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of protecting a data storage device within a fire resistant enclosure, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a base body including a bottom wall with a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a cavity;

    encasing said data storage device in a moisture barrier;

    after encasing said data storage device in said moisture barrier, inserting said data storage device within said cavity;

    positioning a fire resistant insulation material within said cavity so that said fire resistant insulation material is in direct intimate contact with a substantial portion of said moisture barrier;

    providing a base cap; and

    coupling said base cap with said base body to enclose said data storage device within the fire resistant enclosure, wherein said fire resistant insulation material is a heat sink for said data storage device.

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