Closure fasteners – Rigid engaging means – Sliding catch
Patent
1998-06-16
2000-12-19
Feild, Lynn D.
Closure fasteners
Rigid engaging means
Sliding catch
292300, E05C 1900
Patent
active
061618829
ABSTRACT:
A closure system useful for securing a device having a stylus. In a first embodiment, the closure system includes a housing having first and second housing members, the first housing member being configured to matingly contact the second housing member when the device is in a closed configuration. The stylus is received within a channel located in the second housing member. A latch release also located within the second member is controlled by the position of the stylus such that when the stylus is inserted within the channel, the latch release engages a latch located on the first member, thereby preventing the first and second members from separating. The latch release may also be used to block the latch such that the first and second housing members can not be mated when the stylus is removed from the channel. In another embodiment, a blocking device located within the second housing member and separate from the latch is utilized to prevent the device from being closed when the stylus is removed. Methods of securing the aforementioned housing and preventing the loss of the stylus are also disclosed.
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Fleming, III Hoyt A.
Murphy Stephen C.
Feild Lynn D.
Micron Electronics Inc.
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