System and method for securing and/or for aligning a device

Details System and method for securing and/or for aligning a device System and method for securing and/or for aligning a device

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

C174S059000, C174S135000, C439S501000, C220S004020

Reexamination Certificate

active

07154039

ABSTRACT:
A system and a method secure and/or align a device attached to a fixture. The system and the method have a retractable reel with a cable for attaching, for connecting and/or for securing the device to the fixture. The system and the method have a housing with an opening and a slit for aligning and/or for centering the device with respect to the housing, the retractable reel and/or the fixture. The cable extends outward with respect to the retractable reel and/or extends through the housing via the opening. The system and the method have a connector for attaching, for connecting and/or for securing the cable to the device. The housing has a recession for receiving the connector and/or for aligning the connector and/or the device. The connector and/or the device is centered and/or is aligned with respect to the recession, the housing and/or the retractable reel via the opening in the housing and the cable. A fastener and/or an adhesive connects, secures and/or attaches the device to the connector and/or the housing to an exterior surface of the fixture.

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