Retaining clip for computer expansion card
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Dec 31, 2002
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Apr 24, 2001
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Jun 7, 2000
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Abstract
An integral spring clip and computer slot cover is disclosed for mounting over an expansion slot of a PC. The cover has an integrally formed spring clip assembly for capturing a ledge of the PC case over an expansion slot therein at one end and means formed at an opposite end of said cover assembly for retaining that end of said cover assembly to the computer case to allow either a slot cover to be mounted over the slot without the use of screws or to mount an expansion card therein by mounting the card through an opening formed in the cover assembly.
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Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date | Type | Sub-Type |
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US | B1 | US6401311 | Jun 07, 2000 | Patent | Grant |
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GRANTED PATENT AS FIRST PUBLICATION | Retaining clip for computer expansion card | Jun 11, 2002 |
- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BNP PARIBAS AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT UNDER TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT | ONE FRONT STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 |
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- 2001 Application Filing Year
- B42F Class
- 83 Applications Filed
- 15 Patents Issued To-Date
- 18.08 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Eckenrode, Robert T | North Canton, OH | 4 | 39 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 39 |
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- 7 Citation Count
- B42F Class
- 9.72 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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