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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 18, 1999
John A. Helgenberg, Paoli, PA (US);
Terry W. Louth, Navron, PA (US);
Kenneth J. Neeld, West Chester, PA (US);
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Abstract
A system is provided for releasable engagement between two structures. The system includes a stud extending outwardly from one of the structures along an axis. The system also includes a resilient member positioned adjacent a surface of the other one of the structures. The resilient member is configured to expand radially outwardly to permit passage of the stud, yet the surface of the structure contacting the outer surface of the resilient member prevents movement of the outer surface radially outwardly. The resilient member is configured to engage the stud for releasable engagement, thereby providing releasable engagement between the structures.