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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 20, 1997
Thomas D Snyder, Raleigh, NC (US);
Ericsson Inc., Research Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A power control latch which is connected to an electronic device having first and second parts which are movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position. The power control latch includes first and second electrically conductive members and a nonconductive member. The first and second electrically conductive members are connected to the first part of the electronic device and the nonconductive member is connected to, and extends outwardly from, the second part. When the first and second parts of the electronic device are in the first position, the first and second electrically conductive members are electrically connected to conduct power. When the first and second parts of the electronic device are in the second position, the nonconductive member extends between the first and second conductive members and prevents electrical connection therebetween.