System for writing and dispensing solid-state storage devices
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1. An apparatus for writing data to and dispensing solid-state devices, comprising:
- a first solid state storage device;
a write port engageable to an interior of the first solid-state storage device to write the electronic data to the solid-state device;
a transfer assembly for moving the solid-state storage device from engaging the write port to dispense the solid-state storage devicea first mechanical check valve fixed with respect to a base of the apparatus; and
a plurality of second and subsequent mechanical check valves coupled to the transfer assembly and not fixed with respect to the base, wherein the second and subsequent mechanical check valves assist in grasping the first solid state storage device, and wherein the first fixed mechanical check valve allows movement of the first solid state storage device in one direction while preventing movement in an opposite direction, thereby allowing the second and subsequent mechanical check valves to release the first solid state storage device to the retrieval bin as the transfer assembly moves back and forth.
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Abstract
An apparatus for writing data to and dispensing one or more of solid-state devices is enclosed. A preferred device herein comprises a write port engageable with a solid-state storage device within a chamber via a hopper. The chamber is further provided for holding the solid-state storage device as the solid-state storage device engages with the write port. Additionally a transfer assembly is provided for moving the solid-state storage device from the chamber to dispense the solid-state storage device.
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1. An apparatus for writing data to and dispensing solid-state devices, comprising:
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a first solid state storage device; a write port engageable to an interior of the first solid-state storage device to write the electronic data to the solid-state device; a transfer assembly for moving the solid-state storage device from engaging the write port to dispense the solid-state storage device a first mechanical check valve fixed with respect to a base of the apparatus; and a plurality of second and subsequent mechanical check valves coupled to the transfer assembly and not fixed with respect to the base, wherein the second and subsequent mechanical check valves assist in grasping the first solid state storage device, and wherein the first fixed mechanical check valve allows movement of the first solid state storage device in one direction while preventing movement in an opposite direction, thereby allowing the second and subsequent mechanical check valves to release the first solid state storage device to the retrieval bin as the transfer assembly moves back and forth. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for writing data to and dispensing solid-state devices, comprising:
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providing one or more solid state devices; containing the one or more solid-state devices within a hopper, the hopper configured directly above a fixed chamber; loading a solid state storage device to the chamber via the hopper; resting the solid state storing device on a transfer assembly for writing and dispensing thereto; moving the solid state storage device in a first direction via the transfer assembly; engaging a write port with the solid-state storage device by the moving in the first direction; writing the data by the write port to the solid-state device; and moving, by the transfer assembly in a second reverse direction, the solid-state storage device from the chamber to a retrieval bin. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. An apparatus for writing electronic data to and dispensing solid-state devices, comprising:
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a first solid state storage device; a write port engageable to an interior of the first solid-state storage device to write the electronic data to the solid-state device; a transfer assembly for engaging to the write port and for transferring the first solid state storage device to a retrieval bin; a first mechanical check valve fixed with respect to a base of the apparatus; and a plurality of second and subsequent mechanical check valves coupled to the transfer assembly and not fixed with respect to the base, wherein the second and subsequent mechanical check valves assist in grasping the first solid state storage device, and wherein the first fixed mechanical check valve allows movement of the first solid state storage device in one direction while preventing movement in an opposite direction, thereby allowing the second and subsequent mechanical check valves to release the first solid state storage device to the retrieval bin as the transfer assembly moves back and forth a plurality of second and subsequent solid state storage devices; and a hopper configured substantially above the transfer assembly for containing the second and subsequent solid-state storage devices, the hopper further comprising asymmetrical sides in a top aspect. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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