Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Reichard, Dean A. (Department: 2841)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
C361S610000, C361S736000, C361S740000, C361S747000, C361S732000, C439S160000, C439S368000, C439S327000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11008572
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a securing device for securing a card to a socket within a computer is provided where the card and the socket are coupled. The device includes a unitary base member comprising a foundation portion dimensioned to receive a stationary socket and an arm portion orthogonally positioned relative to the foundation. A first engaging means is formed on at least one side of the arm member. The device also includes a clasp assembly that includes an opening for slideably receiving the arm portion of the unitary base member, a recess for receiving a non-connecting end of a card, and a second engaging means for securely engaging the first engaging means. The clasp assembly secures the card to the socket with the socket received in the foundation portion and edge of the card is received in the recess.
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McEwan James Stewart
McEwan John Arthur
Yates David A.
Butler Marc W.
Nguyen Hoa C
Nixon & Peabody LLP
Reichard Dean A.
Technology Advancement Group, Inc.
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