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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2001
Jeffrey D. Minelli, Olathe, KS (US);
Robert M. Kalis, Overland Park, KS (US);
Brian Poindexter, Gardner, KS (US);
Garmin Ltd., , KY;
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.