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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2003
Robert Loose, Cary, NC (US);
Scott Eastman, Cary, NC (US);
Cisco Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A fluid containment fence apparatus provides a border around the perimeter of an area to be potted on one or both sides of a circuit board. First, or first and second (top and bottom), containment walls are secured in place using interlocking elements integral to the walls such that no external fasteners are needed. The interlocking elements permit snug adhesion of the fence to the board even when the board has variations in thickness. The interlocking elements extend through and interlock through engagement with another fence or the board. The size of the holes is minimized. As a result, a minimum amount of board space is occupied by the fence, and the overall size of the board is maintained.