Mounting fixture for a peripheral device
US7594630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/918
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting fixture for a computer peripheral is disclosed. The fixture comprises a mounting member adapted to be coupled to the peripheral; and a magnet coupled to the mounting member. The magnet couples the fixture to a housing. Accordingly, a mounting fixture is provided which can easily be adapted to a variety of peripheral devices to allow for their attachment to a computer or the like. By utilizing a magnet with a mounting member, a peripheral can easily and securely be mounted on the computer with minimal modification thereof.
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