Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Switch activation inhibitor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-07
2008-08-05
Lee, K. Richard (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Switch activation inhibitor
C200S043160, C070S014000, C248S685000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07408126
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide a protective cover over one or more switches on an electronic device. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a housing having a first perforation and a switch coupled to the housing. A switch cover may be placed over the switch to prevent operation of the switch, with the switch cover having a second perforation that aligns with the first perforation of the housing. A locking mechanism may be inserted at least partially through the first and second perforations to lock the switch cover to the electronic device.
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Brenes Manrique
Liu Calvin Y.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Lee K. Richard
MacPherson Kwok & Chen & Heid LLP
Michelson Greg J.
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