Retaining clip for computer expansion card
US6499198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0817
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integral spring clip and computer slot cover is disclosed for mounting over an expansion slot of a PC. The cover has an integrally formed spring clip assembly for capturing a ledge of the PC case over an expansion slot therein at one end and means formed at an opposite end of said cover assembly for retaining that end of said cover assembly to the computer case to allow either a slot cover to be mounted over the slot without the use of screws or to mount an expansion card therein by mounting the card through an opening formed in the cover assembly.
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