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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
May. 29, 2003
David R. Davis, Jefferson, SD (US);
Vernon D. Erickson, Dakota Dunes, SD (US);
Richard A. Gibson, El Paso, TX (US);
David R. Davis, Jefferson, SD (US);
Vernon D. Erickson, Dakota Dunes, SD (US);
Richard A. Gibson, El Paso, TX (US);
Gateway, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing a self-ejecting cover for externally accessible electronic components. The system of the present invention includes a panel with an aperture for accepting an externally accessible component such as a communication connection. A self-ejecting cover with an engaging tab is disposed in the aperture. Upon connecting the panel to a device with a corresponding component the cover is ejected, if an external component is not included the cover remains in place.