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US 2019/0098781 A1Published application
Magnetic access panel
AssigneeNexus Technologies, Inc.
InventorBenjamin W. Bomer
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Abstract
An access panel having a magnetic clasp, hingedly joined to an enclosure surface, especially an enclosure housing electronic components. The access panel can removably cover electronic utilities, such as sockets, ports, controls, and the like, and seal out moisture and debris. In various implementations, the access panel is secured against the enclosure surface magnetically.
Claims20
A magnetic access panel for use with a carrying case having a case housing and containing an electronic apparatus, said magnetic access panel comprising:
- a substantially planar body having a first side and a second side, and a first end and a second end;
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- a pivotable coupling configured to attach the first end of the planar body to a surface of the case housing,
- wherein the first and second sides of the planar body are configured to be magnetically affixed to the surface of the case housing.
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A carrying case containing an electronic apparatus, said carrying case comprising:
- a case housing defining a surface and at least one recessed area defined therein;
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- a magnetic access panel comprising:
- a substantially planar body having a first side and a second side, and a first end and a second end, and
- a pivotable coupling configured to attach the first end of the planar body to the surface of the case housing,
- wherein the first and second sides of the planar body of the access panel are configured to be magnetically affixed to the surface of the case housing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.