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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2003
Bruce E. Baker, Round Rock, TX (US);
Martin Joseph Crippen, Apex, NC (US);
Francis A. Kuchar Jr., Raleigh, NC (US);
Peter Andrew Smith, Cary, NC (US);
Brian Alan Trumbo, Apex, NC (US);
Bruce E. Baker, Round Rock, TX (US);
Martin Joseph Crippen, Apex, NC (US);
Francis A. Kuchar Jr., Raleigh, NC (US);
Peter Andrew Smith, Cary, NC (US);
Brian Alan Trumbo, Apex, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for enabling the installation of an installable device configured with a required component in a receiving device. A component deactivated interlock obstructs the installation of the installable device when not configured with the required component. The invention makes use of an extendable and retractable plunger disposed upon the installable device, a stop barrier disposed upon the receiving device, and an actuator disposed upon the required component. The plunger normally extends beyond the installable device, and upon contacting the stop barrier of the receiving device obstructs the installation. Upon a physical connection of the required component with the installable device, the actuator retracts the plunger, thereby enabling the installation of the installable device.