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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2006
David Capwell, Helens, OR (US);
Raul Acevedo, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Brian Sackerman, Hillsboro, OR (US);
David Capwell, Helens, OR (US);
Raul Acevedo, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Brian Sackerman, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a connector mountable to a circuit board and a bracket attached to the connectors. The connector includes at least one port at least one retractable raised portion formed it at least one side of the connector adjacent to a side having a port opening. The bracket includes a front face for abutting against the side of the connector having the port opening and includes a first opening to provide access to the port. The bracket includes at least one side adjacent the front face that has at least one second opening in alignment with the at least one retractable raised portion so as to enable the retractable raised portion to enter the second opening and secure the bracket to the connector.