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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2003
Michael P. Coyle, Taylor, TX (US);
Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr., Round Rock, TX (US);
Lisa Sura, Pflugerville, TX (US);
Jefferson B. West, Austin, TX (US);
Michael P. Coyle, Taylor, TX (US);
Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr., Round Rock, TX (US);
Lisa Sura, Pflugerville, TX (US);
Jefferson B. West, Austin, TX (US);
Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
A computer chassis includes a plurality of identical slots formed therein. Each slot is provided adjacent a respective one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. An accessory or peripheral is provided with an elongated tongue which extends from the accessory or peripheral for insertion into a selected one of the slots of the chassis. As a result, the accessory or peripheral is mountable to any one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. Furthermore, the inserted tongue is secured in the respective slot by a cover.