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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2008
Michael G. Lannon, Orleans, MA (US);
Mary Obana, Orleans, MA (US);
Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Bayonet Point, FL (US);
Jeffrey A. Pearson, Plymouth, MA (US);
Michael G. Lannon, Orleans, MA (US);
Mary Obana, Orleans, MA (US);
Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Bayonet Point, FL (US);
Jeffrey A. Pearson, Plymouth, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A sleeve is disclosed for engaging an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing with a plug extending therefrom. The housing has an engaging surface and a housing support surface. The sleeve comprises a plug cap for receiving the plug. A housing cap includes a cavity for receiving the housing. An elastic tether extends between the plug cap and the housing cap for securing the plug cap to the housing cap. The elastic tether is deformable for providing a first length during the plug cap engaging the plug. The elastic tether is deformable for providing a second length during the plug cap displaced above the plug. The elastic tether being is deformable for providing a third length during said plug cap removed from the plug. A coupling is disclosed for joining an electronic device and a computer device. The coupling comprises a housing having a first end, a second end and a body. The body defines a contoured body cross section. A receptacle has an interior end, an exterior end and a wall surface. The wall surface defines a contoured wall cross section. The contoured body cross section is commensurate with the contoured wall cross section for inserting and keying the housing into the receptacle.