Water-tight closure for an opening in an electronic device
US6595608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/027
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for sealing an opening in a structure, e.g., an electronic device, are provided. The apparatus includes a cover, a fastening member and a receiving member. The cover is adapted to be pivotally coupled with the structure and positioned over the opening. The fastening member is adapted to be coupled with the cover and the receiving member is adapted to be coupled with the structure. The receiving member is further adapted to selectively engage the fastening member providing a water-tight seal over the opening. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a biasing member for selectively biasing the cover in one of two positions.her includes a biasing member for selectively biasing the cover in one of two positions.
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